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Originally Posted by Coach Bill
As a coach, I don't think it's right for refs to talk to players in ways that give them an advantage. For example, "watch the 3 seconds", "watch the handcheck", "keep still on that screen". Just call it. Why are you coaching/advising them? I like to think my team knows how to avoid 3 second calls, guard without handchecking, set proper screens, etc... Why is my opponent being aided?
I've sat courtside at many NCAA and NBA games, and I can't remember hearing an official saying a word to a player about what he is currently doing wrong. They just blow the whistle and call it.
Don't see why high school varsity should be any different.
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In the season ending NCAA-Men's video, John Adams specifically tells officials to help prevent free throw violations by talking to the players. In fact, he added an animated cartoon dialogue bubble to the video to illustrate his point.
And if you watched the A10 final Sunday, there was one official who visibly talked to the players the entire game, even during live action.