Was it really that bad?

[The_Rookie]

Would not be surprised if discussion takes place on the penalty. NFHS DOG after warning it is a Foul on the team and not charged to player. maybe NCAAW look at making this the HS penalty.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

(NFHS) Failing when in possession, to immediately pass the ball to the nearer official when a whistle sounds.

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

NFHS DOG ... warning ...

I'm already doing this in my high school games, of course it's not sanctioned or approved by anybody. Nothing ends up being written in the scorebook.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

As an official I've warned players about this kind of activity on many occasions, even stopping the game to have a serious chat with the player, but I've never called it, or observed it called.

Yeah, I'm a whatcha call a rebel.

My baby's always the one to try
the things they've never done
And just because of that, they say
He's a rebel and he'll never ever be any good
He's a rebel 'cause he never ever does what he should
But just because he doesn't do what everybody else does
That's no reason why I can't give him all my love

I would actually like the NFHS to list this as a fifth delay warning.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

(NFHS) Failing when in possession, to immediately pass the ball to the nearer official when a whistle sounds.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

As an official I've warned players about this kind of activity on many occasions, even stopping the game to have a serious chat with the player, but I've never called it, or observed it called.

Players and coaches no longer seem to know this rule.

Back in ancient times all players knew to toss the ball to the nearest official.

Of course, back then they also knew to raise their hand if they were charged with a foul.

Ancient times were often "more polite" times, seems that there was more respect for officials back then.