I've used "men" and "ladies" with no probem
Not often, but when ligning up players at the free throw lane, I say something like we have 2 shots ladies or Let's line up for free throws men.
Sometimes it is how you say it. I always do with respect to the players and they seem to respond to that.
I don't do it when administering the free throws. I can understand the condesending tone of ladies this, and ladies that ....
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