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Old Tue Jan 19, 2010, 10:39am
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Originally Posted by twing1115 View Post
Not attempting to influence the officials at all. I've been coaching for 8 years and never recieved a T. I have great respect for officials. In the spring time I umpire baseball games so I know how it feels to be on the other side. My reason for doing this is to create anxiety in the inbounder and get him to rush. We intentiotionally count a bit faster than the official and never once have I, or my team complained to an official after we get to five. If it is indeed a violation I will stop but I want to know the correct rule that prevents it.
The rule that would apply is the one cited above. Many may interpret it as unsporting behavior. If an official warns you and/or your players to knock it off, it's because he deems it unsporting. I'd listen in those cases.