[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by Triangle NC ref
Folks,
One of my games yesterday in 4 game set included one ladies game where one player had braids and beads in her long hair. Game management had issue with the beads where worried that could hit somebody. My partner (experienced and wise lady that she is), told coach to simply wrap beads w/trainers tape and let's play on. Good call by her-no issues during the game, but now I'm wondering-is there another way to handle this on the court? Don't have rulebook handy-sorry. Gave to my son, who is starting to call this year. He left at school over the holidays.

Reason so curious? Besides reffing, got a call 3 days ago from rec dept. to ask me to coach 14-15 gents team as well as call ball. This will be a group of 10 young men who haven't played together, we get 1 practice a week and 2 games on weekends. First game today (whuf!) And yes, one of my players has long braids with beads at bottom, and yes my son is playing on team as well (son will probably fire me before season is out . Will have athletic tape for young man with braids to prevent any similar issue.

PA Coach and Hawks Coach-get ready for a separate post from me on what I can do with these guys who get so little time together for rec league. Some offensive set for zone and one for M2M. Ah well, keeps me young (I guess), out of trouble (?), and chance to keep with son reffing (and now) coaching.
Thanks all,
Chris

Your partner maybe experienced but not wise. The beads come out because of NFHS R3-S5-A2, and the accompanying Casebook plays. I cannot quote the Casebook plays because I only have my Rules book in front of me and not my Casebook. Not only can beads come out and cause another player to get hurt, if the player wearing the beads falls and hits her head those beads can injure her also.