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Originally posted by PublicBJ on 02-10-2000 09:41 AM
If it was bad enough to blow the whistle and stop play to warn the player, then it was bad enough to T them for the taunt.
If you see a "situation" developing, whether involving one player or two, it might be too late by the time the next dead ball opportunity arises to have a word with him/them. Better to nip it in the bud right away, even if you have to briefly stop the game. Then the player(s) know you see what is happening, and very likely will knock it off. In my experience, the players respect that approach, the coaches respect and appreciate it, and no one feels it was either inappropriate or slows down the game. In fact, it can and often does enhance game management, all while avoiding having to issue a "T" to settle matters.