Aaarrgh!!!

[SMEngmann]

Originally posted by zebraman
Summer league mechanics? What are those. Probably never a good idea for the trail to be ahead of the play. That aside, why not just blow your whistle and let the player tie their shoe? What harm would it cause?

Z

I agree, just as a courtesy, especially if the ball wasn't at the disposal of the player, blow the whistle and allow the player to tie his shoes, there's no real harm there and no advantage gained. Judging by your post, it doesn't seem like there was any pressure being applied by the defense, so his team would not be gaining any advantage by your allowing him to tie the shoes. I wasn't there but it doesn't look like the coach was trying to embarrass you, and if you've had trouble with that team before, here's a good time to give them the benefit of the doubt. If this same situation happens again though, don't be as lenient.