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Originally Posted by grunewar
I use discretion here. I don't mind players and coaches talking, etc.
But, if I feel that they are doing it just before the player is about to shoot, for the purpose of "messing" with (disconcerting) the shooter, I will call it.
For example, right as the shooter goes to take his shot, the kid next to him yells really loud, "I got shooter!" My arm goes out.
But, it the player would do that as normal conversation, and stop before the player shoots, I've got nothing.
If the coach or bench players are yelling or yapping, I got nothing. But, if they do it right before the shooter shoots just to disturb him and throw off his concentration, I'll put my hand out.
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Thanks. I do a lot of mentoring of young officials, and this subject hasn't come up lately. Your response regarding bench personnel is the part I really needed.
BTW, this forum is great! The answers, references, and the humor have cost me a lot of hours of sleep this season, because I just can't hit the sack without reviewing every subject and post. But it's well worth it to me. Thanks, again!