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Originally posted by RookieDude
Chuck and JRut...
Why is there a rule requiring the officials to issue a T to a "player" dunking the ball during warm-ups?
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The rule covers team members, not players that are not at all associated with the team. By rule you have a player that is not even listed in the book dunking. The rules do not cover that kind of situation. Until the rules cover that situation, it is up to the Referee to decide what to do.
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Originally posted by RookieDude
IMO...I could care less if the players dunk the ball while I'm on the court. In fact, I would like to see it...who doesn't like to see a dunk? But, it is not my decision...it is what the NFHS (and apparently the board interp) wants...a T.
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They want a T for players associated with the team. Are you going to give a T for some kid coming out of the stands dunking that is in street clothes? You need to go review the rule on this.
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Originally posted by RookieDude
So back to the original question. For whatever reason NFHS does not want dunks during pregame. (Injuries, showing up officials, Sportsmanship issues, etc.)
So why are you giving the "show off" Varsity player a free pass in the JV warm-ups, when you wouldn't in the V warm-ups?
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As I stated, you need to go review the rule. The rule does not say you give a T for individuals not associated with the team.
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Originally posted by RookieDude
Also...not that it matters much...but, there could be some confusion in the crowd. Why are the officials letting this "player" dunk (penalty free), when they won't let the other "players" dunk? Looks inconsistent...IMO.
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Who cares what the fans think? I know I sure as hell do not. Fans think to call a player-control foul the defender must have their feet in concrete, so why would I worry if the fans do not know the rules.
Peace