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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Here's the appropriate question. How many of those "hoppings, palmings, etc." were examples of the coaches not knowing the details of the rule.(some) Example, how many times do you see a legitimate jump stop on the perimeter by a 3-point shooter?(ALOT) I see it quite a bit. Even had that followed (or preceded) by an actual travel I called on the other end. Coach complains, but he's wrong.
How many times does a coach thing displacement is another word for "over the back?" (I have not had a push from behind interrupted at displacement)
How many times does a coach want 3 seconds called when it's not appropriate (by rule, not interp)? (Most)

Finally, how many of these might simply be missed calls (as in, with so much going on, officials didn't catch something) rather than blatant and purposeful disregard for various rules? (This one bother me the most. IMO, This is just an excuse to CYA)

Now, if you call 3 seconds when the post player has a toe on the free throw line....

Snaqwell, you have identified some valid points. I agree some not most have to do with coaching. What strikes me as odd is we(some officials) look for a reason not to admit we are wrong (some not most) of the time and we do a terrible job in communicating that to coaches.