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Old Wed May 08, 2013, 03:12pm
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I think possibly reducing the FF penalty for swinging elbows is a mistake. I work NCAAM basketball both before and after this rule has been implemented. I think the game has gotten much cleaner since this rule has been in effect. I realize there are times when a FF1 probably isnt warranted under the current rules, but all the players are aware of the ramifications of elbow contact, even if it is not excessive, and they have for the most part adapted their game to this. The number of plays with people truly swinging their elbows excessively is almost down to zero now, making the game much safer. Once officials get discretion on this play, you know that most of these calls will not be FF because of pressure from the coaches, so I would expect the elbow swinging to increase once the players realize they will most likely only be given a personal foul. I think this is one case where a rule designed to improve safety has actually had the intended effect with very little impact on any fundamental aspect of the game.
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