Duke at Notre Dame (Video)

[Rob1968]

Is there a level/age group of play where you might call the offensive player for that much advancement, and contact, as his defender "gives ground."
Does the position of the offensive player's forearm have any influence on a decision to call this an offensive foul?

Originally Posted by Rob1968

Is there a level/age group of play where you might call the offensive player for that much advancement, and contact, as his defender "gives ground."

If the defender is "giving ground", how is that advancement illegal?

Originally Posted by Rob1968

Does the position of the offensive player's forearm have any influence on a decision to call this an offensive foul?

Are there any rules prohibiting an offensive player from holding off a defender with his forearm?

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by AremRed

If the defender is "giving ground", how is that advancement illegal?



Are there any rules prohibiting an offensive player from holding off a defender with his forearm?

4-24-7 . . . It is not legal to use the hand and/or forearm to prevent an opponent from attacking the ball during a dribble . . ."

I'm looking for input as to how one would answer those questions a) in a setting where newer officials are being trained, and b) when an official is confronted by a coach with that inquiry.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

4-24-7 . . . It is not legal to use the hand and/or forearm to prevent an opponent from attacking the ball during a dribble . . ."

I'm looking for input as to how one would answer those questions a) in a setting where newer officials are being trained, and b) when an official is confronted by a coach with that inquiry.

In regards to the forearm, I'm looking for extension and displacement, and hindering the normal defensive activities.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

4-24-7 . . . It is not legal to use the hand and/or forearm to prevent an opponent from attacking the ball during a dribble . . ."

I'm looking for input as to how one would answer those questions a) in a setting where newer officials are being trained, and b) when an official is confronted by a coach with that inquiry.

Swatting away the "reach"

[billyu2]

Play 1: Another excellent illustration and reason for high school officials to stick with our own prescribed mechanics versus the "fashionable" fist up and leave trend.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by billyu2

Play 1: Another excellent illustration and reason for high school officials to stick with our own prescribed mechanics versus the "fashionable" fist up and leave trend.

Maybe in your corner of the world. I don't work with anyone that gives a litany of signals before heading to the table.

[bainsey]

1. Looked like a clean strip, but the L had a better look at any contact.

2. Blocking foul. Defender jumped forward, and made contact with the shooter with only one foot on the floor. No LGP.

[billyu2]

Originally Posted by Rich

Maybe in your corner of the world. I don't work with anyone that gives a litany of signals before heading to the table.

Sorry I didn't make myself more clear. Wasn't implying officials need to go through a litany of signals; rather, who was responsible for observing and diffusing the immediate reaction of the players? The lead official or #12 from Duke?

[bob jenkins]

I don't think I'd call this at any level I do.

And the position of the forearm can have some influence (but the movement of it has more), but not in this case.