What are the most common technical fouls?

JRutledge

It is between unsporting behavior for either coaches or players. This week I had a T for an assistant and a couple of Ts on players after going almost the entire year with only one T previously (chin up on the rim after dunk).

Peace

LRZ

In my experience, there are enormous difference between school ball and rec leagues; in the latter, there are differences between intramural and travel programs. In the travel league I work, coaches are the major problem; kids, not so much.

And the primary issue I see is persistent questioning/chirping--coaches who ignore the "that's enough" warning.

Robert E. Harrison

I have had more problems with pregame dunks and pregame disrespect (stomping on mascot at opponents center court or running around the opponent during pregame warmups). Usually I can tell a coach to behave and that does the trick unless he really wants a T.

Mark Padgett

Actually, this is a pretty easy question. Here's my list:

1) coach says anything to me

Raymond

#1 reason: player/coach is being an a$$hole.

BillyMac

Robert E. Harrison wrote
... problems with pregame dunks ...

Why not just sound your whistle before you enter the visual confines of the court, like they do in the Lone Star State?

Robert E. Harrison wrote
pregame disrespect (stomping on mascot at opponents center court or running around the opponent during pregame warmups).

Immediate technical foul, or are teams warned in some manner? We just move the players off the center circle.

2011-12 POINTS OF EMPHASIS

1. SPORTING BEHAVIOR. The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee continues to be concerned about the following behaviors:
A. Pregame Situations. Teams entering the gymnasium prior to the contest should not run through the area occupied by the opposing team or under the basket where opponents are warming up. Teams should only enter, jog or warm-up on their own half of the court. Gatherings intended to motivate a team after the warm-up period, during or following player introductions and post-game celebrations should be performed in the area directly in front of the team bench. If during the pregame or half-time warm-up period one team leaves the floor, the other team should not use the entire court; teams should only warm-up on their half of the court. Only authorized personnel should be permitted on the floor. All spectators should be in designated areas

BillyMac

deecee wrote
Most common reason is kid acting like a knucklehead followed closely by coach acting like a knucklehead.

Agree, and agree. Possibly add delay of game after a warning.

Mregor

Terrapins Fan wrote
I would say my most common technical foul is unsportsmanlike Behavior by coach. When they either disrespectfully question me or disrespect me, like yelling at me.

^^^^^ This.

Nevadaref

The top three are clear for me. The next two would require some thought.
1. Unsporting behavior by a player.
2. Unsporting behavior by a coach or asst coach.
3. Dead ball contact by a player.

4 & 5 are between admin techs, grasping the ring, 2nd delay warning, and immediate delay of game.

Adam

The single leading cause of technical fouls is poor coaching.