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Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman
2809 may have altered the shot angle, but that had nothing to do with the actual decision to release the ball under duress. It is the shooter's responsibility to verify the ball will launch in a safe direction when firing. Let's call it the "Dick Cheney Rule". If that outcome is in question, then don't shoot the ball. I would like referees to consider <G19> and <S01> whenever such a skewed shot result occurs.
I'm just glad Dan's camera/head (I'm not sure which one he values more  ) wasn't hit. |
I can certainly understand and appreciate your viewpoint. If I were a ref, I wouldn't assign a penalty for the shot in question; on the other hand, as a drive coach I wouldn't send a student in to question the call if it were made.