I've also used tactics like (before bouncing the ball to the thrower, and what you describe above has happened earlier in the game, "Ok gentlemen/ladies, if you have anything to say to each other say it now before I give him/her the ball. Thank you. Ok, one shot, etc. Or, if you're going to put your arms up, do so now before I give him/her the ball. Thank you. One shot, etc." It never ceases to amaze me how that seems to stop the situation from reoccurring.
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