Last year, there were increases in excessive swinging of the elbows. This

action should not be ignored because of the associated danger to another

player. Contact resulting from an illegally thrown elbow can cause serious

injury. Consequently, excessive swinging of the elbow(s) is a point of

emphasis.

When the arm and elbow, with the shoulder as a base (pivot) are swung

with a speed that exceeds the rest of the body as it rotates on the hips or on

the pivot foot, that action is considered to be excessive. Contact, after such

an action, shall not be ignored but shall be called a flagrant foul. When the

player’s arm(s) and elbow(s) are swung excessively but without contact, a

violation has been committed.