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Bear

Years ago

Dangerous fouls

Anon^, I have seen a trip on court too and I agree, it is always called a foul, not unsportsmanlike, however in my opinion I will agree with you that in essence it is just that.

Now we have identified a problem, what do we do about it?

I suggest if it is an issue you have observed at your local Association you write in and let the committee know about it.

If you get no answer, I would ask to speak directly with the referee supervisor or write to the head referee coach if there is such a position there, or at least that equivalent.

I am not a referee, but I must admit next time I see one I will ask the question too, just to see what the answer should be...

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Bear

Years ago

Isn't it a technical or unsportsmanlike foul if you are not actually playing at the ball?

I have seen an unsportsmanlike foul given when a player places two hands on an opponent and gently pushes them out of bounds, so I would have thought a deliberate trip was at least worth an unsportsmalike.

Weird...

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hoopie

Years ago

I agree with the idea of calling unsportsmanlike fouls for a knee raised deliberately, deliberate elbow to the face, deliberate tripping, etc. Sadly, few refs have the confidence to call it, and if there's any chance of having to front a tribunal then they'll probably back off and not call it.

It's obvious some of the contributors here don't have kids. My son has a pin inserted because of a dick-head, I've had to pick a kid up after he was sent into the back wall on a layup and seen his badly-broken arm flopping, I've had to help kids off after they've done their knee due to dickheads hitting them from the side or taking them out in mid-air.

In short, if you don't have kids and don't know what you're talking about, leave the blogging to those who care enough and have the experience. Contribute in order to help others, not because you have an ego problem.

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