whacked my first coach

[stmaryrams]

At one of our Association meetings we had a panel discussion with 8 head coaches. One thing they said was that we should call more T's on them as they deserved them. They felt that sometimes one coach will gain an advantage by creeping out of the box, excessive complaints on calls and verbal intimidation. I feel I have as thick a skin as anyone and can listen to a coach's politely pleading his case. I had a JV boys coach who talked constantly but was polite. He commented that I had missed a call - which I may have as I was quickly screened by a 6'5" player. I told him, I'm sorry I got screened and he understood. Later in the same game A1 yelled at me to "get in the game ref' as I was about to present the ball to B1 on the baseline for a spot throw in. I said "How's this" as I T'd him.

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by blindzebra
Reguardless of what you will hear from MTD on precise language from the book, vocalize, "Illegal screen," when you make that call.

Contact, whistle, fist, "Illegal screen, blue here or # is my shooter,"

We had a discussion about this about a year ago, I think. Some guys just say "That way", others do as you recommend, my partner last night just said "Illegal!"

We pretty much agreed that the correct phrasing is "Offense!"