[JRutledge]

I say two things. I say "lane." I never use a number or a jersey color. And I say "hands" even before a player touches anyone. It is not coaching it is letting them know you are watching. Almost never hear anyone complain or even know I say these things when the whistle is in my mouth. Been doing that for years. I have never considered this coaching because I do not tell them what to do, I say it so they hear me. If they do not follow, I call a foul or a violation appropriately.

Peace