Coaching Boxes

[zebraman]

Originally posted by tmp44
I referee HS games in PA. This year, the state has decided to begin using a coaching box...most likely 18 feet (although this is undecided last I heard). Any suggestions as to when it is appropriate to pin a coach for being out of the box?

Managing the coaches box takes time. It's an art, not a science. I try to be very aware of where the coach is and manage him within the box even if he isn't yelling at me. It's a big advantage if one coach can be coaching his players from baseline to halfcourt line while the other coach stays within his restricted area.

Besides, letting a coach roam out of his/her box is another sure way to not do well at our state's championship tournament.

When I see a coach starting to stray, I use some non-threatening remarks similar to what Mick does. I also point the box out to them in the pre-game coaches conference so they know I am aware of it from the get-go. Invariably, when I forget to mention that in the pregame meeting, I end up having to manage the box all night long.

Z