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Originally Posted by tref
Before ruling that a flop is a T, ask the senior trainer how many times he's ruled that way.
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And how would his response help to make a decision on whether to give out a technical foul for a "flop"?
I think I know what you mean--that discretion is called for before dishing out a technical foul for "faking being fouled." No quarrel with that. I've only called it once that I can remember. And yes, it was merited.
A problem exists, however, if the basis for that discretion, knowledge of the rule, is lacking. Or if whether or not to make a call is dependent upon how often other officials say they've made that call. That's not any sort of basis from which to exercise judgment.
The number of times a senior trainer has or has not called something doesn't serve as much of a basis for when "faking being fouled" really should be called.
Not intending to be a butt-head about it, please don't misunderstand. I'm just a soul whose intentions are good...
Alternative opinions welcome... 