Coach, I honestly don't see this as that big of an issue. I've only seen it called one time in the past 5 years. If discipline exists, it shouldn't be a problem. If the players understand that they can't do it, period, it shouldn't be a problem. Players understand that they can't curse an official. When it happens, the plkayer is normally in a highly emotional state and simsply reacts. There's nothing intense, emotional or highly charged about warming up.
It's a question of discipline. "Guys, dunk in pregame and you won't play tonight." I bet that message gets through loud and clear. Like I said coach, I ain't buying it.
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