Unbeckoned coach...

[Nevadaref]

Interesting point regarding the case book play. I happen to think that it is inconsistent with the rules book. However, I happen to agree with not penalizing a coach who is simply concerned about the health of a kid.

The following rule is very plainly written. How do you consider that the case book play trumps it?



10-4-2
The head coach is responsible for the conduct and behavior of substitutes, disqualified team members and all other bench personnel. Bench personnel shall not:
. . . Enter the court unless by permission of an official to attend an injured player.

PENALTY: (Arts. 1, 2, 3, 4) Two free throws plus ball for division-line throw-in. If the head coach is the offender, the foul is charged directly to him/her.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Interesting point regarding the case book play. I happen to think that it is inconsistent with the rules book. However, I happen to agree with not penalizing a coach who is simply concerned about the health of a kid.

The following rule is very plainly written. How do you consider that the case book play trumps it?



10-4-2
The head coach is responsible for the conduct and behavior of substitutes, disqualified team members and all other bench personnel. Bench personnel shall not:
. . . Enter the court unless by permission of an official to attend an injured player.

PENALTY: (Arts. 1, 2, 3, 4) Two free throws plus ball for division-line throw-in. If the head coach is the offender, the foul is charged directly to him/her.

1) It doesn't say "prior permission."

2) Coaches (nearly) always have my permission to attend to an injured player, whether I'm explicit about granting it or not.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Interesting point regarding the case book play. I happen to think that it is inconsistent with the rules book. However, I happen to agree with not penalizing a coach who is simply concerned about the health of a kid.

The following rule is very plainly written. How do you consider that the case book play trumps it?



10-4-2
The head coach is responsible for the conduct and behavior of substitutes, disqualified team members and all other bench personnel. Bench personnel shall not:
. . . Enter the court unless by permission of an official to attend an injured player.

PENALTY: (Arts. 1, 2, 3, 4) Two free throws plus ball for division-line throw-in. If the head coach is the offender, the foul is charged directly to him/her.

(Not directed specifially at you, Nevada. Just carrying on the conversation)

Two words: INTENT and PURPOSE.

Despite what the letter of the rule says, there is a reason for every rule in the book. Many are also written as if there are no complicating factors from other normally unrelated rules. They're not always meant to be taken literally....they meant to be considered in the context of the game....not alone. The casebook is merely there to give insight into that.

If they spelled out ever possible situation and what do do, they book would be hundreds or even thousands of pages.