I say that at this level (High School and under) part of our job is to TEACH.
Nothing wrong with a little "whisper", "shhh" - with finger over lips while looking sternly in the players eye.
I'm keen on a "knock it off #24" while running back down the floor after a made basket.
Just like a good ref warns a few 3 seconds with "get outta the lane", a little warning on these type issues makes me feel I helped teach limits before upholding them.
Within reason - works for me.
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