I add one more thing for coaches in my pregame. If I have a closely guarded situation in a loud gym, and I can't tell for 100% sure that it's the coach asking for a TO, I'm sticking with the count. We've had this problem alot in smaller gyms here in Minnesota, and relaying this to the coaches before the game has ALWAYS worked.
COACHES:
1. Everyone properly equipped?
2. Aforementioned situation
3. Let us know full or 30 right away
PLAYERS:
1. Keep hands off, straight up underneath
2. We will reward good defense, penalize bad defense
3. (girls only) If you have something pierced that I can't see, I don't want to know about it.
4. Speaking captian
5. Good sportsmanship, good luck, have fun
Takes about 2 minutes altogether, which always allowed me at least a minute to check the book and have everything taken care of there before I have to ding somebody at the 10 minute mark.
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