A defender and an attacker challenge physically for the ball, using shoulders and upper arms which are kept close to the body (side-to-side contact, not in a careless or reckless manner or using excessive force). The ball is close to both players (they are able to touch it by stretching out their legs). What is the correct decision?

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Players may be fairly charged by opponents if the ball is within playing distance and they do not use more force/energy than is necessary. There is no foul, so the referee allows play to continue.