I had a similar situation last night, boys Varsity. A1 comes to me during a free throw and says the other team is throwing elbows. Would I please watch for it? I said I haven't seen any, but I'll watch. The kid then says, "If you see us throwing back, it's just retaliation, you know?" Now what kind of a stupid thing to say is that? I just repeated to him that I would watch for it.
Later in the game, about 6 minutes left, A1 gets tangled with B1 and both go to the floor. B1 was falling and dragged A1 down, too. A1 gives him a shove and I come out with a double foul.
The players get up, B1 is walking away, and before I can report the double foul, A1 runs and punches B1 in the back of the head!! He's restrained by his coach, but is obviously DQ'd.
I still feel lousy about the whole thing. First time I've ever ejected a player for throwing a punch. Horrible feeling. I should have stayed between them longer, I think.
Chuck
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