Well, It's About Dogon Time!

[BAXTER]

Got a question coach Rip.

As simple as it sounds, I would appreciate it if you would be as detailed as possible. Also, if I need to pull this post, just let me know and we can talk via PM.

I need more clarity on the following:

"On defense, any unengaged defensive player (not including eventual engagement with intended receiver) can cause pass interference, even if that player was engaged when the ball was placed. Any base contact within a base length or less is considered to be incidental contact and is not a penalty".

First, the part in the paranthese always confuses me. Need clarity on this.

Second, if I am understanding this correctly, why will an engaged defender (at the time the board is stopped to attempt a pass via P.S.) be penalized for P.I.? The reason I ask this is because the O coach can intentionally or unintentionally place the ball in the vacinity of the engaged defender thereby increasing the potential of a P.I. call in favor of the O.

Any input you can provide would be greatly appreciated. If I need to take this one off-line, please let me know. Thx

Thanks!

-Adrian-