I agree with Ruben but I’m curious to hear some elaboration from JB. Could you clarify a couple of things.
[quote=”JB3″ post=227]To me it looks very clear that the player on offense could have easily avoided contact with the defensive player if she had been looking where she were running. [/quote]
This might be true but couldn’t the same be said of the defense? She could have avoided contact as well, right?
[quote=”JB3″ post=227]Going by the offensive players expected position based on established speed and direction, the defender was not initiating contact.[/quote]
To my eyes it is not clear which player accelerated or changed direction last for 2 reasons.
- Neither player dramatically accelerated or turned to alter their expected position.
- Any small acceleration they make is very close to the time of contact making it difficult to say who did so first.
I think you have a different perspective on this so could you point out when you believe the offence makes an action which shows she is not entitled to this position?
[quote=”JB3″ post=227]This contact occurs after the defender has already made it to the spot she wanted, made a play on the disc, and is in the process of landing. How much more does she need to establish that this field position is hers?[/quote]
In my opinion she should be able to complete the bid without contact occurring, this includes landing and any subsequent motion. This would be a different discussion all together if the defender had landed and then contact had occurred.