To T or not to T; that is the question?

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by Dad

The rules don't say anything about giving a coach a warning.

Here's a shocker for you - we also give coaches official warnings. Put 'em in the book and everything.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by Smitty

Here's a shocker for you - we also give coaches official warnings. Put 'em in the book and everything.

Why would this be a shocker? Lots of associations do this.

I'm only playing the rule side of the conversation. In this scenario I think he ran too far onto the court for me to give a warning. Plenty of great officials who would pass on a T and it'd be a good decision; it's just not one I'm likely to make.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Smitty

Here's a shocker for you - we also give coaches official warnings. Put 'em in the book and everything.

I was sitting at a table (no visiting scorer) watching a game after mine (holiday tournament) when an official did this. I did everything I could to keep my eyes from visibly and audibly rolling.

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by Rich

I was sitting at a table (no visiting scorer) watching a game after mine (holiday tournament) when an official did this. I did everything I could to keep my eyes from visibly and audibly rolling.

The first time I saw someone give an "official warning" after I moved here, I thought they were joking.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Smitty

The first time I saw someone give an "official warning" after I moved here, I thought they were joking.

I have a supervisor or 2 who insist on this procedure.

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I have a supervisor or 2 who insist on this procedure.

And now after being here for 6 years, it's just a natural thing for me to do. It's effective more often than not. But it also isn't a requirement - sometimes behavior warrants a T without a warning. And then of course the next comment is "but I didn't get a warning first". And then there are the kids who will ask during pre-game warmups "can we dunk since no one blew their whistle when you came in?"...