WHAT IF WFTDA delivered videos along with rules clarifications? "This is a multi-player block. This isn't." No refs ever just explain the rules in person. They always act it out. This would be such a helpful tool!
Hellslinger - 10 years ago
I understand what it is but feel that the officials interpret it differently and call it differently. It seems that each crew, each ref has a different opinion on how it should be called. Some call a truck and trailer a MP, others call any sight of grasping hands regardless of where the opponent is being held a MP even if those grasping hands are no where near the opponent. The impenetrable wall makes sense when you think of it as the only way someone can get through is if they break the blockers arms. It doesn't mean it's such an amazing wall that someone can't get through. I think this too is interpreted poorly. I don't blame the refs but the way the rule is written. The rules leave to much open to interpretation. What would be great is a video to show skaters and officials what a MP looks like and what is NOT a MP. Then everyone could be on the same page.
WHAT IF WFTDA delivered videos along with rules clarifications? "This is a multi-player block. This isn't." No refs ever just explain the rules in person. They always act it out. This would be such a helpful tool!
I understand what it is but feel that the officials interpret it differently and call it differently. It seems that each crew, each ref has a different opinion on how it should be called. Some call a truck and trailer a MP, others call any sight of grasping hands regardless of where the opponent is being held a MP even if those grasping hands are no where near the opponent. The impenetrable wall makes sense when you think of it as the only way someone can get through is if they break the blockers arms. It doesn't mean it's such an amazing wall that someone can't get through. I think this too is interpreted poorly. I don't blame the refs but the way the rule is written. The rules leave to much open to interpretation. What would be great is a video to show skaters and officials what a MP looks like and what is NOT a MP. Then everyone could be on the same page.