Shelding an opponet

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by sseltser

I think it would need to be something fairly obvious for a foul to be called. Most times, there isn't an advantage gained, since the ball is going out of bounds anyhow. But other than some significant displacement, illegal body positioning, and a decent chance at gaining possession, I would tend to let it go.

Anytime B is going for the ball, and A contacts B, there most certainly is an advantage gained. If B isn't given a legitimate chance at the loose ball and it's pending award goes to A, and A contacts B illegally, that is the definition of advantage.

But I do agree that something fairly obvious needs to be present for me to sound my whistle.