Over the back Question? Sorry mistyped my first question

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Originally posted by williebfree


Coach, if you have not already purchased a rulebook, I suggest you get one. It will help you and your players immensely.

Best wishes

What good is having a book going to do if the official doesn't know the rule? Here is a convo I had with an official last week. The foul was on my center, call was "over the back"

Me: "What was that foul?"
Ref: "Over the back coach."
Me: "Was there contact?"
Ref: Yes.
Me: "so then it was a push?"
Ref: "No, it was over the back?"
Me: "The contact didn't matter?"
Ref: "No"
Me: "so we got a foul for being taller than the other team?"
Ref: "Coach, you better stop now before you get a T."

What is the point in me knowing the rules if they aren't going to be called correctly and I'm going to get a T for bringing it up?

Personally, it has been my experience that when a coach tries to quote a rule to an official, it pisses them off more than it helps.