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Originally Posted by just another ref
10-4-1: Bench personnel.......shall not.....commit an unsporting foul......such as: b. attempting to influence an official's decision.
First possession of the game. Home coach says, "That's a foul."
Next possession. Same coach says, "Over the back!"
Start of second quarter. Home coach is relaxing in a nearby casino, having been ejected after the first two possessions.
Correct ruling?
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By rule, yes.
In my experience, by application, no.
Using a strict reading of the rule, it's a technical foul. And warnings before a techical foul aren't mentioned as being necessary in the book. However, most unsporting "T"S involve some judgment on the calling official's part. And every officials sets their own personal do-not-cross line.