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NBA to crack down on off-arm shoves by offensive players
Original: NBA wants officials to crack down on off-arm shoves by offensive players
The NBA is asking referees to more strictly officiate offensive players who use their off arm to shove defenders, a move that could lead to more offensive foul calls next season. The rule emphasis, reported by The New York Times, targets players creating separation with a free-arm push, and is already sparking debate among fans and analysts about how it might slow star ball-handlers and change offensive style of play.
Why now: The league has issued a new officiating emphasis that could significantly affect how offenses are played and how stars are defended.
Evidence
- NBA wants officials to crack down on off-arm shoves by offensive players · The New York Times
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