technical or out of bounds - Page 2

rocky · #16 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 24, 2001, 09:24pm

bravo! i didnt realize this was such a sensitive issue. sounds like all of you are very educated in this area ( i wish the officials in my area were) as for the player walking away-- i still have my players help others up whether you knocked down or they slipped. unfortunately not all coaches/teams do. So i would have to disagree to the few officials that would recommended walking away. It is HS and not NBA and they still need to respect the opponent and the game and have fun. And as a coach of 13 years believe me this ball was thrown with intent by a player that leads the league in T's i wish the officials would have at least chatted with him. thanks guys/gals good discussion

BktBallRef · #17 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 24, 2001, 09:37pm

With regard to walking away, my point is that sometimes players misunderstand an opponent's actions. I had a play Saturday where a player was fouled from behind on a fastbreak layup. The defender grabbed the shooter to prevent her from going into the wall. The shooter thought she was trying to hold her or push her into the wall and took offense to it. Luckily, my partner was Johnny on the spot.

For reasons such as this, many times it's better for two players to avoid any conversation or contact after such a play.

Brian Watson · #18 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 25, 2001, 06:55am

I tend to agree, in all of these situations whether I think there is intent or not, I will jump between and send them in opposite directions. This is just good preventive officiating.

It is good sportsmanship to help him up, but I have seen many a situation go down hill really fast becasue of it.

Testosterone needs to be kept apart to avoid combustion at that age.

WestCoastRef · #19 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 25, 2001, 10:45am

don't go looking for trouble!

Brad · #20 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 25, 2001, 11:18am

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian Watson
It is good sportsmanship to help him up, but I have seen many a situation go down hill really fast becasue of it.

I think that the key is for the official to be nearby - visible to the players. Close down on hard fouls, jump balls, or weird plays in general - especially when players go to the floor.

Your presence alone will prevent many problems.