[JRutledge]

I say this to players that like to run their mouths.

"How old are you?" The kid usually will say their age at this time. "Well when you get 18 you can officiate basketball, but until then let me do my job."

I say this to a kid usually during or right before a FT attempt, when everyone is lined up. I say this so that all the players can hear me and usually it somewhat embarrasses the kid and makes the others think before they speak. I do not say this often, but I say it when I get the chance to shut them up before I am about the T them. I also say this very calm and as a matter of fact-like so that the message comes off clear. I came up with this on my own and probably would not work for others.