Ep 102 Navigate Youth Hoops: Referee Mark Priscaro's Rules and Misconceptions (Part 1)
Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
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Rules and Misconceptions in Youth Basketball: Offensive Contact
This chapter discusses the rules and misconceptions surrounding offensive contact in basketball. They explain that offensive players can make contact with defenders as long as they don't displace them from their legal guarding position. They also mention that when the offensive player lowers their shoulder and makes contact with the defender, even if it's just a few inches, it is considered a player control foul. They highlight the importance of properly interpreting the rules and avoiding embellishment in order to make fair calls.
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