Elbow contact above the shoulders.

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by OKREF

Here we go again

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-Josh

[jeremy341a]

My opinion obviously was this was an intentional foul. We were told at are rules meeting that even if just pivioting if the elbow strikes above the shoulder it is to be ruled an intentional. I understand other states have been told to interpert differently and I am fine with that. However I feel that it should be intentional even before this meeting. In my mind the elbows are moving. Besides unless the defense leans into it when the offense pivots they are leaving their space. My elbows stick out approximately one foot when chinning the ball. When I turn my waist 90 degrees now my elbows stick out one foot in front of me. If the defense was already in this space then the foul must be on the offense and since the elbow is moving (according to our area) then the foul must be intentional.

Cliff Notes, yes I thought it was my only choice however I agree that it should be my only choice with how the rules are written.

[OKREF]

If we enforced all rules verbatim from the book, we would have 3 second call on every play. A hand check on almost every play.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by OKREF

If we enforced all rules verbatim from the book, we would have 3 second call on every play.

What? Let me get this straight. Are you implying that advantage/disadvantage has something to do with some violations?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by OKREF

If we enforced all rules verbatim from the book ...

I can see your point, but this is not only a rule, it's a 2012-13 NFHS point of emphasis.

[OKREF]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I can see your point, but this is not only a rule, it's a 2012-13 NFHS point of emphasis.

I agree. The only problem is, there is probably 20 different intreps nationwide.