To "T" or not to "T"?

[jdccpa]

As to technical fouls other than the automatic Ts by rule and the obvious F bombs, etc. here are my personal guidelines:

Players - zero tolerance for any disrespect.

Coaches - Don't have "rabbit ears"! Try to tune out the fans and coaches comments as much as possible. Try to avoid the clever one liners. If a coach is causing a problem, hold up your palm to the coach for all to see (especially your partner)and tell him/her, "That's enough coach". (It usually happens when you are reporting a foul so everyone is watching you.) If he persists, either you or your partner should call the T.

That being said, you have to be flexible, every situation has its own unique set of circumstances that should be assessed first: i.e age level, surroundings, game situation, tone of voice, etc.....you have to be be in the moment!