T and the flop

[LarryS]

Originally posted by Robmoz

At all cost? Wow, do they have you ignore very many other rules at all cost?

If its a flop its a flop, I don't buy the idea of "borderline flop". Why should we be so afraid to call this especially since its a POE, so it must be a big problem or concern for such focus.

Also, it was early in the game what better time to call this? It may have been preventative but I don't offer a coach a warning for many things that could lead to a T why should I start with this?

Be a pioneer! It only hurts for a little while.

Robmoz,

I think you know what they mean. Do some preventative officiating or call a block a couple of times. They will stop. Besides, do you really want to be the only officail making a certian call in your area? If every other official is successful at stopping the flop without whacking the player do you think it is a career enhancer for you to need the T to accomplish the same end?

You also said you "don't offer a coach a warnings for many things that could lead to a T why should I start with this?"

A coach chirping about calls could lead to a T...do you use a stop sign or comment to let him/her know you've heard enough?

Straying out of the coaches box toward the baseline could lead to a T...you dont suggest he stay in the box?

Stepping onto the floor a little in a loud gym so a player can hear his instruction could lead to a T...you don't suggest they need to stay back?

I would much rather warn a coach they are getting close to the line versus letting them step across and whacking them...but that is just me.