contact on the "off" hand/arm - what's the call?

[MrPlywood]

For what it's worth, perhaps I didn't phrase the initial question correctly. Let's leave me out of it. How about this: Say you see contact on the shooting arm that meets your definition of a foul, and you blow the whistle. On a different play, you see the same contact on the off arm, do you call it? It's clear to me that some see it differently simply because it's not the shooting arm.

@canuckrefguy - I learned to play in NC, where a lot of the bball is finesse oriented. I now live in Canada, home of hockey players who play basketball. It's a rougher game all around. Handchecking and hard fouls are not only common, they're practically encouraged.

[just another ref]

It's a straight judgment call. Did the contact hinder the shooter on the shot or not? Obviously it would take less contact on the shooting arm to be considered a hindrance. Also, it would depend on what kind of shot was taken. Where was the "off" hand?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MrPlywood

For what it's worth, perhaps I didn't phrase the initial question correctly. Let's leave me out of it. How about this: Say you see contact on the shooting arm that meets your definition of a foul, and you blow the whistle. On a different play, you see the same contact on the off arm, do you call it? It's clear to me that some see it differently simply because it's not the shooting arm.

All contact is not foul. And without tape none of us can really answer. And even thing we might not have the angle. A lot of times contact on shooters are caused by the shooter. Shooters are not always contacted by defender's illegally.

Peace