Illegal uniform number

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by DrPete

Don't know. Maybe they brought their practice jerseys, or someone with no clue bought new ones without checking the NFHS uniform numbering requirements.



The question is: can they still play with the illegal uniforms?

Yes.

If you notice before the game, you tell the coach, "If he/they want to play, the first time they check in, we'll assess a one-time technical foul to you, but that's it, and you'll have to remain seated from that point forward." Any retort should be met with, "sorry, coach, but the rule on this is very clear."

If you notice during the game but before beckoning the sub with an illegal number, you can give the coach an "out" by offering him the chance to withdraw the sub. If the sub/team member doesn't participate, no penalty.

After beckoning, the sub is now a player, and you must penalize the head coach. But the sub and any other team members with illegal numbers can still play.


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[johnsonboys03]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

Yes.

If you notice before the game, you tell the coach, "If he/they want to play, the first time they check in, we'll assess a one-time technical foul to you, but that's it, and you'll have to remain seated from that point forward." Any retort should be met with, "sorry, coach, but the rule on this is very clear."

If you notice during the game but before beckoning the sub with an illegal number, you can give the coach an "out" by offering him the chance to withdraw the sub. If the sub/team member doesn't participate, no penalty.

After beckoning, the sub is now a player, and you must penalize the head coach. But the sub and any other team members with illegal numbers can still play.


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Not to beat a dead horse but a thread earlier this week has shown part of your statement not to be true. Beckoning the sub does not make them a player. They have to be beckoned and enter the court to be a legal player.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by johnsonboys03

Not to beat a dead horse but a thread earlier this week has shown part of your statement not to be true. Beckoning the sub does not make them a player. They have to be beckoned and enter the court to be a legal player.

Interesting application.

Once this is brought to my attention, I'd be inclined to give the coach the choice at that point.

I'd probably draw the line when the player entered the court.

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by johnsonboys03

Not to beat a dead horse but a thread earlier this week has shown part of your statement not to be true. Beckoning the sub does not make them a player. They have to be beckoned and enter the court to be a legal player.

Excellent point.