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Originally Posted by JugglingReferee
There is a difference between (i) "I hear you, coach" with no stop sign signal and (ii) "That's enough coach" with a stop sign.
IF the head coach were to continue after the official saying "I hear you, coach", THEN appropriate action would be taken by the official.
The sign of a fantastic official is to diffuse a situation so that it doesn't blow up. There was no opportunity of that happening in the OP.
There's a quote in Canadian football that goes like this: "the official who, through the influence of his presence, causes players to avoid rule violations has attained the perfect relationship to the game."
Certainly the quote applies to coaches as well. And there's no reason it doesn't apply to basketball as well, including basketball coaches.
The official's presence is in what he says, how he says, and his body language of how he expects the game to proceed.
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
There has been considerable debate on here whether the stop sign works or makes things worse. I've used it successfully on players, and I've used it unsuccessfully on coaches (followed almost immediately by a T).
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If I may add to your valid points, I believe that where the hand is located plays a huge part in the coaches reaction as well.
We cant just stick our hand in a grown mans face & expect him not to blow up!! I've seen the stop sign work effectively when given 4'-5' away & waist level.
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Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle
Perhaps I need to re-read this thread, but I don't recall anyone suggesting that the coach should be able to get away with anything, or that we shouldn't take care of business. Several of us suggested alternative responses we felt were less confrontational and that might have avoided an objectionable response from the coach. Might have. Perhaps. Maybe. But I don't recall any of us suggesting that we ignore the coach's insulting remarks.
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Neither do I!
Take care of business AT ALL TIMES, but manage the
game within the game through effective communication tools to minimize potential flare-ups!
I guess that sorta game management isnt for everyone...