Dangerous Play

[phatneff]

Originally Posted by Eastshire

I have a hard time imagining giving DP for a studs up challenge. If they come up short, it's trifling and if they don't it's a DFK foul and a caution.

If I recall, there was a NFHS directive last year about cautioning for a tackle with studs up, assuming they make contact with the opponent. I give that warning at every captains' pregame meeting.

Also, there is a difference between a "controlled" kick above the waist and an "uncontrolled" kick above the waist. I will not give an IDK for DP if the player who could be in violation shows control with that foot and, in my discretion, is showing not to be dangerous.

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by phatneff

If I recall, there was a NFHS directive last year about cautioning for a tackle with studs up, assuming they make contact with the opponent. I give that warning at every captains' pregame meeting.

Also, there is a difference between a "controlled" kick above the waist and an "uncontrolled" kick above the waist. I will not give an IDK for DP if the player who could be in violation shows control with that foot and, in my discretion, is showing not to be dangerous.

The issue in DP is not the player's control, but the reaction of the other players to that play. If the other players back down from playing the ball because of concern for their safety, that is what we are meant to penalize. The potentially offending player's skill is a very small factor in that.