I agree this can be an awkward situation to handle smoothly with regards to communication and mechanics. I remember the game this year where we had five technicals issued, there were a couple of times it seemed like my partner and I were tag-team reporting at the table. I think I would blow my whistle to not only get the players' attention, but also to let partner, coaches, and fans know there is a situation on the court that you are taking care of. Then I guess you have to wait at the scene of the crime for your partner to come back or send the players to their respective benches. That may be the best thing to do, that would give you a chance to explain to coaches, partner, and table what happened without worrying about another incident. Interesting topic.
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