Techincal fouls

[Jay R]

OC,

Experience will tell you what to put up with. If you watch a lot of basketball, you will notice some refs have quick triggers and others endure more criticisms.

I figure there are a few categories:

1. Administrative techs that can not be ignored (6 players on the court, excessive timeouts etc...)

2. Unsportsmanlike conduct that is blatant (loud swearing, throwing the ball in the stands in frustration, blatant gestures...)

3. And finally the techs for constant questionning and complaining. I have no problem with a coach questionning a call a few times a games. But if it becomes a constant thing where I here complaints every second trip down the floor, I will warn the coach that I will not put up with it any longer.

I do not have a quick trigger. But I am not a door mat either.

As you start out at a higher level, you may have some coaches who will test you to see how far they can go. If so, take care of business.

Last point, when calling a tech, do so in a calm manner. It shows to everyone that you are under control.

Jay