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Originally posted by ibumgardner
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Originally posted by jeref
The reason he blew it dead is to proove a point to the coach, correct his rule interp, and to make it hurt.
Okay, this makes sense at the 5th grade level...not something to practice in a higher level (high school) game. Thanks...
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The moment that the whistle was blown is what is referred to as a teachable moment. Yes, the coach learned his lesson. However, there could have been another teachable moment in which you could have explained the ruling to him. If you brought the play up to him during a dead ball or after the game, I'm sure that he would remember what you were talking about.
It doesn't matter that is was a 5th grade AAU game. Don't put the rules aside to explain a rule.
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Would you rather I called the T? I didn't put any rules aside. I had an inadvertent whistle and informed the coach of the rule. Like I said, that approach worked for this situation. If I'd have waited any longer, he'd have been on the court and I'd have had to call the T.
It's like training a puppy. You have to rub their nose in it right away, or they won't understand why they're being punished.
[Edited by Snaqwells on Feb 22nd, 2005 at 12:05 PM]