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I think that the idea of a "documented" warning is a good idea. Treat it much like a delay of game warning, one for each team before incurring the penalty. It puts the responsibility on the coaches to be more aware of their location.
So now I will put it to you this way....
You are working the big game of the year (NCAA Final, State Final, Adult league final, 5th grade final), both coaches have been warned about being out of the coaching box, it is a one point game in the fourth quarter. A big call (with the 'and 1') goes against one of the teams and the coach (not going crazy) is just standing outside the edge of the box more out of disbelief. Are you going to call this? How about in a blowout?
My point is not the call, but rather, that the only thing that has changed is that the coaches are now getting a formal warning which can readily be traced in the event of a dispute. This will certainly take away the "I didn't even get a warning" defense. BTW, that defense is one of my favorites.
[Edited by icallfouls on Oct 18th, 2005 at 04:34 PM]
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