Pushing defender away with ball?

Rich · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Dec 11, 2012, 11:12am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

So you're calling a pc foul for contact with the ball?

Yes, I would. It's not a nit I'm willing to pick. If A is holding onto the ball and uses the ball to displace the defender, to me it's no different than a player using his hand/arm to push off.

Smitty · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Dec 11, 2012, 02:36pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

Yes, I would. It's not a nit I'm willing to pick. If A is holding onto the ball and uses the ball to displace the defender, to me it's no different than a player using his hand/arm to push off.

This seems clear to me as well. I don't see how you can look at it any other way.

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