Swing da elbows

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Hi Bob,

What about an elbow swing that is not excessive, say just one swing to clear out space. Also, let assume that no contact is made.

Anything called under those circumstances?

Thanks Much!

One swing, with a purpose (i.e. "to clear out space") is exactly what the rule is intended to stop.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

One swing, with a purpose (i.e. "to clear out space") is exactly what the rule is intended to stop.

Also, perhaps, to intimidate others when space is there in order to demonstrate to those who might be tempted to dare to contend with the elbow-swinger what'll happen if any challenge to his rebounding or ball-handling skills takes place.

[johnny d]

i am calling the violation or foul on any play i judge to be excessive. when i first started doing college ball, people were swing elbows all the time. since the new rules came into effect, this rarely happens. if it is called the same way and with same vigilance as at the college level, swinging elbows will be almost completely eliminated from the hs game as well.