Coach starts game sitting outside coaching box

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Nice citation Big Cat. Thanks.

10.6.1 SITUATION C: The coach of Team B sits on the opposite end of the bench from where the optional coaching box is located. The coach rises only when permitted by rule. RULING: Legal. The coach is not required to use the optional coaching box even though it has been adopted by the state association. However, if the coach begins the game by sitting somewhere other than where the box is located, he/she may not use the box privileges any time during the game. The coach must begin the game in a position within the box if he/she wishes to stand when permitted under the optional coaching-box provisions.

This citation is moot in states which have adopted the 28' coaching box. Wouldn't be surprised to see it disappear from the case book in the near future.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

This citation is moot in states which have adopted the 28' coaching box. Wouldn't be surprised to see it disappear from the case book in the near future.

Can't he choose to sit "closer" to the table than allowed with the box?

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Raymond

This citation is moot in states which have adopted the 28' coaching box. Wouldn't be surprised to see it disappear from the case book in the near future.

I know what you mean/saying but it’s not moot. Coach has a lot more places to sit but many schools here have seats towards mid court..

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I know what you mean/saying but it’s not moot. Coach has a lot more places to sit but many schools here have seats towards mid court..

Are coaches allowed to sit in those seats that are above the 28' line? If a team puts chairs all the way to the table, is the HC allowed to sit in that seat next to the table?

[Matt S.]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Are coaches allowed to sit in those seats that are above the 28' line? If a team puts chairs all the way to the table, is the HC allowed to sit in that seat next to the table?

Sure, s/he can sit there... but if s/he does, s/he loses the right to stand throughout the game. Case play says it best.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Are coaches allowed to sit in those seats that are above the 28' line? If a team puts chairs all the way to the table, is the HC allowed to sit in that seat next to the table?

That's rhetorical, right?

By rule, I dont' think the coach can sit there.

Now, some gyms don't really lend themselves to a strict enforcement of the rule, but if the janitorial staff just put the chairs too close to the table, move them.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

That's rhetorical, right?

By rule, I dont' think the coach can sit there.

Now, some gyms don't really lend themselves to a strict enforcement of the rule, but if the janitorial staff just put the chairs too close to the table, move them.

I don’t think there’s a rule that says they can’t sit there...If game mgt puts benches there they can sit there...all game..,

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Are coaches allowed to sit in those seats that are above the 28' line? If a team puts chairs all the way to the table, is the HC allowed to sit in that seat next to the table?

Game management decides where benches/seats allowed. If he/she sits there can’t get up. Not something I focus on during games..

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by BigCat

Game management decides where benches/seats allowed. If he/she sits there can’t get up. Not something I focus on during games..

I had a coach start sitting RIGHT next to the table (out of the box). He stood a few times to coach during the game, so whatever. But then he was standing to argue a call (inside the box). That was when I told him the rule and to have a seat. If he hadn't been complaining, I would've left well-enough alone.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

I had a coach start sitting RIGHT next to the table (out of the box). He stood a few times to coach during the game, so whatever. But then he was standing to argue a call (inside the box). That was when I told him the rule and to have a seat. If he hadn't been complaining, I would've left well-enough alone.

If a coach is one seat away I’ll let it be... if he’s more than one I will tell him you need to have your seat inside the box if you want to stand and coach.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BigCat

Game management decides where benches/seats allowed. If he/she sits there can’t get up. Not something I focus on during games..

I have a supervisor who instructs us to move any chairs that are above the 28' line. He is not interested in game management's opinions on this practice.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Raymond

I have a supervisor who instructs us to move any chairs that are above the 28' line. He is not interested in game management's opinions on this practice.

I get the sentiment....Not really realistic in many places. (15 players..4 coaches etc..) I’m fine w chairs wherever...Coach needs to sit in box. What drives me crazy are chairs 3 feet off floor when there’s room to back them up...

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I get the sentiment....Not really realistic in many places. (15 players..4 coaches etc..) I’m fine w chairs wherever...Coach needs to sit in box. What drives me crazy are chairs 3 feet off floor when there’s room to back them up...

Same supervisor also tells us to make sure the chairs are backed up also.

When I work off-season stuff and I always adjust the chairs so they are not past the 28' line. Hate those camp games where both HCs are right next to the table no more than 6-10' from each other.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Raymond

This citation is moot in states which have adopted the 28' coaching box. Wouldn't be surprised to see it disappear from the case book in the near future.

Not true and Geometry supports my position. I have seen both 84 foot and 94 foot courts with Score Tables small enough to have the Team Benches extend past the 28-foot Mark toward the Division Line.

MTD, Sr.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Not true and Geometry supports my position. I have seen both 84 foot and 94 foot courts with Score Tables small enough to have the Team Benches extend past the 28-foot Mark toward the Division Line.



MTD, Sr.

the fact that I said I have moved chairs from above the 28-foot inline obviously means I have seen chairs been put above the 28-foot line towards the scorer's table, so stop with a condescending math statements. I didn't know coaches were sitting above the 28-foot line all across America because they certainly aren't doing it in high school games in Virginia.

And if folks across America are letting coaches sit above the 28 ft line why are they not T'ing them up the first time they stand up during a live ball?