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Originally posted by Oz Referee
Having said this, I would like to make 2 points:
* Firstly, I have been taught to call this, according to FIBA rules, so until an evaluator tells me not to, I am going to continue blowing it as I stated in my previous post.
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Duane
If you look at the World Technical Commission document for March 2001 you will see this situation shown as an example of a Technical Foul by a player.
Prior to this you had to use the unsportsmanlike provisions in the rules but as there was no clear interpretation it was almost impossible to get referees to do anything about it. The "If it isn't in black and white mentality" without any real appreciation for the spirit of the game. As far as I am concerned the example can be extended to any other action verbal or physical that attempts to do the same thing. If you are not good enough on defense then do not cheat.
I have always been of the opinion that most coaches and players have no respect for the game itself. Officials do!!!!