Kwoods wrote:Run4Fun2009 wrote:Coach's need to understand the rules better too. I don't know how many times I hear "that's over the back...that's a foul" during a season; either at the JH level or HS level. There must be contact for a foul to be called...
http://www.ihoops.com/training-room/off ... -myths.htm
Very true I saw a lot of times this season coaches wanting fouls called when their player did not box out the opposing team, so the opposing player just jumped straight up and grabbed the ball. Nice to get everyone on the same page. Thanks for the comment.
I don't think it is the case of coaches(and some fans) not knowing the rule..."over the back" may be the same as saying "Ref, my guy/gal boxed out and the opposing player pushed my player while both were in the air and my player had verticality as well."
A taller or airborn player can certainly go over the top of someone (to grab a ball) without making contact and that should be a non-call every time.
I would think, in some gyms, you will also hear "get him/her off of us" instead of "over the back"...I have also heard a lot of coaches say "box out and we get that call".
Thoughts?