• Post play naturally involves contact, but not all contact is legal.
• Officials should be proactive by:
  • Calling the first illegal foul, especially on backdown plays and plays hindering freedom of movement
  • Calling the first foul prevents escalation by addressing early displacement
• Illegal post play includes:
  • Backing down an opponent using excessive force
  • Displacing a defender who has established legal position
  • Holding, hooking, or restricting an opponent’s movement
• Physical play is allowed, but rough play is not.