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Originally Posted by Judtech
I just must have a voice that commands attention and adherence!! In your situation, i would have no problem reminding them about the lane again. If the player chooses to ignore it, I can't say I didn't try. And boy will that coach be upset with his player!!
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While I agree with an occasional reminder,
I disagree with this. Why should they be reminded again? There is no provision in the rules for any type of warning on violations, although I agree is there is some precedence (or is it precedent?...well, crap, how about "there's people that have done it before?...) for doing it. But I've also been told that if you say it loud enough for others to hear, then it's time to call the violation. And I've certainly been told that if I have to say it more than once, then I should've called the violation instead of saying it a second time. Remember, this is still the 1st period, so not a lot of time has elapsed if you did say something earlier.
I just don't agree with not making a call simply because I'm trying to avoid taking grief for making it. Last minute of a 30-point game, I'm probably not looking for it. 1st period, or 1st half of a tie game, I would say every posession is still critical. I'm not bailing out a dumb player in that instance.