(5th grade girls rec)
The last two weeks, but this week in particular, there has been an issues with pg's leading with the off arm. I know the player has a right to "protect" the dribble, but 3 lead elbows to the neck doesn't seem to fit the description of that. When I told the officials, they both said the player has a right to protect the dribble.
My question is this-- what is the actual rule? Does the location of contact- high or low- impact the "protect"? I usually see guards protect against reaching, but if my player has good position and is sliding in front, hands out, , is it legal to catch an elbow to the neck as the guard approaches them?
FYI- 2 of the elbows got called blocks, while my player feel to the floor crying. The third was a no call. This also didnt effect the outcome so Im not protesting, just looking for clarity. Thanks.