Calling Technical Fouls

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by actuary77
Is there a "magic word"?

Yes, but that's not the only phrasing that will draw a T.

How do you define "excessive" complaining?

I don't really define it. If I've given a warning, and it continues to distract me, then whack. If it doesn't distract me, then I don't care too much.

Is bumping or contacting the official automatically a T?

Automatic DQ. Bye-bye.

How about a player who passes the ball with excessive force to you during a dead ball (almost dragging you with it) because he was upset with a call or non-call?

Unless I think the player was trying to hit me, I let it go. To me that's like slamming the ball on the floor and then catching it. Yes, it's frustration, but (mostly) controlled.

Or a player who refuses to give you the ball after asking for it multiple times and instead puts it on the floor or passes it to another player?

Whack!