[YMTC]: Contact Inside the Bumper Perimeter

[EricH]

Originally Posted by DevenStonow

The intention of BlueBot2 was to get RedBot1 off of BlueBot1 in order to free BlueBot1, not to solely make RedBot1 be more inside the FP of BlueBot1

If they came from the side to try to spin RedBot1 off BlueBot1, then yes, that's pretty clear-cut. No G18-1.

But if they came up from behind, then they could easily appear to be trying to get a penalty on RedBot1 for a FP violation, or worse, tip RedBot1. I could see two or three penalties that could be called against BlueBot2 in that situation, depending on exact circumstances (if RedBot1 goes over, for example, the penalty will be different than if RedBot1 is able to get off of BlueBot1). Remember, the referee does not know BlueBot2's intention except by what BlueBot2 actually does.

If I was to make the call...... BlueBot1 and RedBot1 are clear of any fouls. Neither intended to contact inside FP, neither intended to cause damage, it's an unfortunate accident. BlueBot2, as noted above, could be in danger of picking up a foul or technical depending on exact situation and results.


Tom: What was the head ref's call, and was any explanation given for why the call was the way it was? This sort of thing can always be useful in terms of YMTCs for us armchair referees.