foul or no foul

[rockyroad]

I think Gary is exactly right when he talks about hindering the normal offensive movement - but severity of that contact shouldn't be the determining factor...a light touch on the inside of the jump-shooter's elbow is all it takes to throw off the shot, but if it does throw it off, call it. Likewise, a two-handed shove in the back might not stop Shaq from getting his dunk, but if you let something that blatant go, then the game will slowly deteriorate to the crapper level...I think the main point of the hold the whistle theory is to develop better judgement... not necessarily make fewer calls - just better ones.