Manhattan vs. Iona False Double Fouls (Video)

[deecee]

Originally Posted by BryanV21

Sounds like everything was done right, except that W5 should have been ejected if the double tech truly occurred.

BTW, I called an intentional foul on a player I saw throw a little jab into his opponent. While making the call I knew I could toss the player as it was a fighting act, but it was early in the game and the jab didn't lead to any sort of retaliation (punch back, arguing, etc), so I left it as an intentional foul and moved on. The rest of the game was great, and there was no ill will from either side (coaches or players).

So a punch is only considered a punch if there is retaliation? Not fair for the punchee IMO.

[BryanV21]

Originally Posted by deecee

So a punch is only considered a punch if there is retaliation? Not fair for the punchee IMO.

Neither the punchee nor his coach felt that way. And my partners were OK with the call after I explained it to them. Heck, I'm not sure the guy that got punched even knew. Lol

[Adam]

Originally Posted by deecee

So a punch is only considered a punch if there is retaliation? Not fair for the punchee IMO.

I agree. If I see a punch thrown, I don't care if it's a subtle jab or a right hook. He's done.

And whether the rest of the game went off without a hitch is not an indicator of whether you were right to let him off with an intentional foul. It just means you got lucky.

[Sharpshooternes]

I have a FF2 on the ground and pound MMA style. Pretty easy in my opinion. The only other thing that I would consider is if the guy on the bottom said something to provoke the punch. Then they are both gone.