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Football Officiating => National Federation Discussion => Topic started by: NVFOA_Ump on September 16, 2019, 08:12:28 AM
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Had a play Friday evening where a ball carrier (a big fullback) came up to an approaching D-back (half his size) and delivered a scary "stiff arm" by reaching back near his chest and firing out with an open palm to the D-backs facemask. D-back went down like he was shot and the ball carrier scored a TD. Had a short delay for an injured player (the D-back) but had the try after he wobbled of the field with the assistance of the trainer. What level of force is excessive (reaches PF status) for this type of play?
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If he drew his arm back that much, that isn't a stiff-arm, that's striking a blow.
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If he drew his arm back that much, that isn't a stiff-arm, that's striking a blow.
Agree. Although it’s a “had to be there” judgment call, it doesn’t sound like he was merely trying to ward off the DB.
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Agree. Although it’s a “had to be there” judgment call, it doesn’t sound like he was merely trying to ward off the DB.
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Agree it's clearly a judgment call (YOUR judgment). YOU might seriously consider (NFHS) 2-3-4 (a) " An Offensive player may also use his hands or arms; (a) When he is a runner, to ward off or push any player.
and (NFHS) 9-4-3 ""No player or nonplayer SHALL" (g) "make any other contact with an opponent.....which is deemed unnecessary or excessive and which incites roughness" and/or 9-4-3(j) "Strike an opponent with his fist, locked hands, forearm or elbow....."
Your description suggests either/both rules were violated.