[deecee]

No a coach wont go ballistic here -- He might be upset and ask why I didnt T and I will explain why. I will also make it clear that my philosophy is extended to both teams on the court. Any coach after hearing a reasonable explanation has 2 choices drop it or continue on and earn his T.

What is unsporting here?

The player is upset at himself and slams the ball in the ground, usually by the time the ball returns to the court its about 2-3 seconds max. Thats also the average time before the ball is at the disposal of the team to throw in.

So the player here is upset at himself and his act isnt done to show anyone up EXCEPT really himself. He's not upset at the offiical or the other team and he hasnt wasted any time. Also No matter how hard I slam the ball, unless this is a small gym the rafters might be too high, I wont reach the rafters. And I am 6'6" 225lbs, and I work out somewhat regularly. So lets just scale back our expectations of touchdown Johnny here being able to do this (the only exception is for an overinflated ball - and that wont happen in my game).

So in the end, I have no problem dealing with players, coaches, the table, admin, and fans. A decent amount of players and coaches should recognize me, since I officiate their games in the offseason as well. For those that dont, they will get an explanation. They dont have to be happy with it, they just have to accept it for what it is and act accordingly.

My best T is one I dont have to call.