Wow...that was eaisier than I thought.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by ranjo

There are so many ways for an experienced coach to get an advantage. Things that come to mind are: Causing small delays with questions about who the proper free throw shooter is, if the clock properly started or stopped,the correct position of the pocession arrow, the application of a particular rule, or to try to get a player re-entered into the game when he is not eligible.

Um, no, a coach can't really gain any kind of an advantage in those situations if an official knows the rules and how to apply them. If a coach wants to stop the game to ask those questions, then just charge 'em with a time-out in each instance, as the rules provide. They'll quit that nonsense in a hurry.

Rule 5-8-4 and case book plays 5.8.4SitA&B covers any timing,scoring and AP questions, and in the other situation you just deny entrance to the sub. There's no real reason not to keep the game flowing.