NCAAW Final Four Conversation

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Did anyone see the face/elbow contact in first half? Thoughts on the intentional foul call on that play? I thought the defender stuck her head into the path of the offensive players normal movement.

I know by rule, elbow to head contact warrants more than common foul, but this was a bit much to elevate call - I thought.

The problem is your definition or "normal movement." They (NCAA) want to get rid of ball handlers clearing out and swinging their elbow high in the defenders face.

[CLH]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Did anyone see the face/elbow contact in first half? Thoughts on the intentional foul call on that play? I thought the defender stuck her head into the path of the offensive players normal movement.

I know by rule, elbow to head contact warrants more than common foul, but this was a bit much to elevate call - I thought.

Normal offensive movement does not mean you cannot foul. They handled it smoothly and correctly. The rule is pretty clear and nowhere does it say, "this rule does not apply if a defender puts her head in the way."