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Old Tue Oct 02, 2007, 10:45am
TimTaylor TimTaylor is offline
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I agree with Dan & Mark. You have to consider the circumstances. If the coaching box violation is an incidental thing, a simple "Coach, don't forget the box, we've been instructed to strictly enforce it." will usually rectify the issue. If it's a clearly deliberate act, go ahead & issue the T.

With the bench it's a similar issue. If the team on the bench stands other than when allowed by rule, "Coach, you need to get your bench under control" should precede the T, unless the act is blatant enough to warrant immediate penalty.

That said, don't keep warning. Warn once, then penalize at next occurence.
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