Overview
- Veteran referee Herb Dean said the rule against extending fingers toward an opponent’s eyes already exists but has not been consistently enforced.
- Dean indicated officials intend to begin deducting points for the dangerous action before an eye injury occurs.
- Commission and referee meetings have taken place to coordinate the approach, with additional sessions expected.
- New written guidance is being drafted to clarify what constitutes the foul, including “fingers up” and pawing at range.
- Outlets report no firm timeline or finalized implementation plan for the stricter enforcement yet.