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Originally Posted by Jimgolf
I don't seem to recall reading that rule. Maybe it's time for me to have a refresher. Questioning judgment doesn't per se prove unsporting conduct, IMHO. Did I miss something?
If you're talking about someone questioning your judgment, rather than the call, I might see that. But questioning a call in an appropriate manner is part of the game. Obviously, your judgment and a player or coach's judgment will differ because of different training and experience. As long as they are not unsporting about it, I think they should have the right to question your call, as long as they are not trying to show you up.
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Rule 10-4-1
a: Disrespectfully addressing an official
b: Attempting to influence an official's decision
e: Objecting to an official's decision by rising from the bench or using gestures (Ever seen the travel signal from a coach?)
These take place by at least one coach a game. As officials we do not just take the letter of the law and start throwing out coaches, but we let coaches know they are going too far or there are going down a road they should not. So if tomorrow we wanted to enforce these rules to the letter, then we have the rules at our disposal. I am not advocating that, just pointing out that we have different levels of tolerance and some are going to apply the rules much more strict than others.
Peace