blocking the plate question

[ronald]

[QUOTE=reccer;607046](intentionally going after slow thinking defensive player)

Would you go to UC if 1) the runner was running on the most appropriate path for the situation and 2) any contact made is relatively minor?

Your question is guilty of ambiguity.

So I will take some of its meanings.

Incidental: Nah.

R]elatively minor intentional contact.

Me: Coach, your player intentionally contacted the defensive player. The next time it happens, there will be an ejection.

You: It was minor and I wanted you to be aware of obstruction.

Me: I put my arm out, I saw it but your player deviated her path to make contact. That is USC. I have made my decision. Let's play ball. And I am walking to my position.

I made this call against an extremely well coached team. They went far, at least to the regional quarterfinals. Once I explained exactly what happened the discussion ended as he knew I knew what I was doing out there and had command of the rules and sound judgment.

Finally, my local UIC does not tolerate an iota of USC.