Coach can't have count indicator?

[David B]

Originally posted by Matthew F
I personally don't mind a coach having an indicator; I view it the same as a scorebook, which they are allowed to have in the coaches box. These are tools to keep track of the game.

Someone was quoting FED rules and did anyone notice that a pen or pencil wasn't on the allowed list?!? Are we going to be an OOO and force the coach to put his writing instrument away too?

I've had coaches question the count; I'll check with my partner and adjust it if I was wrong.

A coach can argue the count just the same, with or without an indicator, and he gets the same leeway in an arguement, with or without an indicator - slim to none. His behavior dictates my level of response, not a scorebook or indicator in his hand.

For the ejection of the coach that has something in the box not allowed.

Let's see, someone mentioned a pencil, what about sunglasses? Cell phone I've mentioned before?

I know the rules - this is simply not something that should be or needs to be enforced unless a coach is gaining some type of advantage.

Like do I even look at the coach to see what's he got in his "possession".

Thanks
David