Double Foul

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Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

This is one of the reasons I favor a finding that the cheap shot occurred after the ball was dead rather than before. Sometimes it favors the offense, sometimes the defense, but I think it's always more equitable that way.

Robert

If the contact was after the score, or perceived to be after the score calling a dead bal foul a dead ball foul is the way to go. Unfortunately, however, arbitrarily changing a live ball foul to a dead ball foul only accomplishes one thing; it ALWAYS favors the criminal and NEVER favors the victim.

If you feel you have to respond to sideline complaints about the punishment, of wiping points off the board, not fitting the crime, you might suggest, "That's a coaching issue that should be taught", although simply ignoring the complaints might be the better path to follow.