First time ever: Fist violation

[just another ref]

I have seen a player stick up a fist and let the throw-in pass hit it so it could be picked up by the thrower. no call

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I have seen a player stick up a fist and let the throw-in pass hit it so it could be picked up by the thrower. No call

Here in my little corner of Connecticut, just another ref had the right (local) interpretation. I called this exact situation a violation several years ago, was politely questioned by my partner after the game, and asked my local interpreter about it. I was told that the "fist" violation should only be called when the ball is punched in a crowd, i.e. the intent of the rule is to avoid injury.