Throw-in strategy. Hmmm......

[mikesears]

Originally posted by 112448
This is my first post, altough I've been reading for some time now. So let me start off by saying I think this forum is a really good idea and that I've appreciated many of the questions/replies that I've read. It's nice to know there are other "basketball junkies" out there.

With that said...Does anyone else think it was a problem that they had a conversation with the coach prior to the game? How would the coach of the opposing team react if he saw the game officials having a discussion with his counterpart, prior to the game...in the stands?

Thanks,
Jake

I chalk this up to common sense (and yes, some do lack this).

I've seen guys walk up into the stands to say hello to people they know or get overly "chattie" with the coaches they know or they want to brown-nose. That, IMHO, is unprofessional.

However, speaking to a coach who has a question about a rule is NOT over that unprofessional line. In fact, I would consider it unprofessional to turn your back on the coach and NOT answer the question. Answer the question and then go about your duties. Same as we do when a coach politely asks about a violation/foul during game play.

Just my two-cents on the subject.