The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
During the 2nd quarter A-1 is trapped by B-1 and B-2. B-1 manages to get his hands on the ball and the official sounds the whistle for a held ball. As the whistle is sounded, A-1 manages to pull the ball away from B-1 and A-1’s elbow contacts B-2 in the face knocking him down. The contact is clearly after the whistle has sounded. Handle the situation.