For once, a writer backs the umps

[Adam]

Originally Posted by David B

Not in my games. Most of the time coaches in basketball especially good ones spend most of the time yelling at their players or "begging" for a call.
Things like he walked, over the back, he pushed him, etc.,

if they cross the line (just as in baseball), its easy to take care of ... T - sit down for rest of the game coach - and I'm giving the other team the ball and a chance to make two points.

Baseball, coaches spend most of the game yelling at their players and "begging for calls" - "good pitch", "what was wrong with that one" "come on blue call it both ways" "that was low" etc., what recourse do we have? Sure I can shut them up, I can eject them, but their is NO penalty for their team. Often, it HELPS their team as many coaches get ejected in baseball on purpose.

Anyway, just what I see ... might be different in others parts of the country.

Thanks
David

If I hear a coach offer up his opinion on plays (travel, double dribble, that's a foul, etc), it's going to get addressed fairly quickly. Normally, a quick quiet word is enough. If it doesn't get addressed, that attitude spreads to the players and Ts are more likely. I also don't tolerate screaming at me.