Rules & Interpretations!
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Player Technical: OBSTRUCTING AN OPPONENTS VISION 10-3-6d (2008/2009):
The 2004-2005 RULE, 10-3-7d, OBSTRUCTING
an Opponents Vision, was revised and specifically noted that; "Purposely obstructing an opponent's vision by waving or
placing hand(s) near his or her eyes NOW ALSO INCLUDES the PLAYER "WITH" THE BALL". Previously, prior to 2004,
the rule only prohibited the act against a player WITHOUT the ball. Guarding a player's eyes should not be allowed as an effort
to obstruct any player's movement and is an unsafe act. IT IS A TECHNICAL FOUL WEATHER OR NOT THE PLAYER HAS THE BALL.
Case Example: B1 holds or waves a hand or hands in front of the eyes or near the eyes of (a) A1 who has possession of the
ball, or (b) A2 who does not have possession of the ball. IN EITHER Case, If it is construed to be unsporting by the official,
IT IS A TECHNICAL FOUL.
NOTE:
It should not be automatic, it must be considered to be an unsportsmanlike act by the official.
Common "Sense" Recommendation: When it first
appears to be a problem, let both coaches know what the rule is and that you will issue a technical foul if there are any
subsequent violations. The 2008-2009 rule reference, 10-3-6d, that has been codified, states that A PLAYER SHALL NOT; "Commit
an unsporting foul. This includes, but is not limited to, acts of conduct such as; (d) Purposely obstructing an opponents'
vision by waving or placing hand(s) near his/her eyes. NOTE: Purposely diverting an opponent's attention by waving is different
than holding or waving the hands near the opponents eyes for the express purpose of obstructing the vision so that he/she
cannot see.
Comments and Questions
can be sent to CJSOAA@gmail.com.
Here's
one that is MISSED far too often!
During
a throw-in, A1 passes the ball directly to airborne A2 who catches the ball in the air and lands first with one
foot in the frontcourt followed by the other foot in the backcourt. Backcourt, Yes/No?
Federation Rule 9-9 Exception, is in effect, says that airborne A2 cannot violate until BOTH
feet return to the court; then order and location in which they return to the floor is of no significance.
RESULT; No violation of A2 and play continues, Once A2
has both feet on the floor, regular backcourt rules apply.
