MJT wroteTrue, but it does meet the definition of being a foul for hurdling in NF.
A lot of things meet the definition and they are not called based solely on the definition.
MJT wroteI think all of that is common sense on how either case could result in serious injury. Hard to refute the 2 things I mentioned.
So could a block below the waist and we make determinations that we all the time that might be on the edge of the rules as it relates to the FBZ. BTW, if a kid goes airborne to "hurdle" a defender and lands on his head, I really do not think the flag is going to take away the injury. Also in my 11 seasons of HS ball I have never seen a kid attempt what I saw on this tape. Not one time and I have seen some very good athletes from time to time.
MJT wroteYes, the NF does clearly list this view.
2-21 HURDLING
Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump with one or both feet or knees foremost over an opponent who is contacting the ground with no part of his body except one or both feet.
9-4 ILLEGAL PERSONAL CONTACT
ART. 3 . . . No player or nonplayer shall:
d. Hurdle an opponent.
Pretty clear.
I asked you for a case play. I know what the rule says. Where is the case play that says exactly how this is to be enforced?
I could quote many blocking regulations and no where does it say anything about "point of attack" or the many other philosophies that we use to make a consistent call. Once again, you are only focusing on the rules. I am focusing on the application of those rules and the spirit of those rules. BTW, it still falls under Illegal Personal Contact, not Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
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