Bench Decorum

[deecee]

WS -- WoW -- but I have always said that you can only effect (affect? -- someone help me here) or reason with those that are at least reasonable themselves.

[Nevadaref]

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary

usage Effect and affect are often confused because of their similar spelling and pronunciation. The verb ²affect usually has to do with pretense [she affected a cheery disposition despite feeling down]. The more common ³affect denotes having an effect or influence [the weather affected everyone's mood]. The verb effect goes beyond mere influence; it refers to actual achievement of a final result [the new administration hopes to effect a peace settlement]. The uncommon noun affect, which has a meaning relating to psychology, is also sometimes mistakenly used for the very common effect. In ordinary use, the noun you will want is effect [waiting for the new law to take effect] [the weather had an effect on everyone's mood].

[Raymond]

For whatever reason the bench decorum from the HS leagues I officiate has never been a real problem (knock on wood). The very few times I've had to address it I do it the on the very first instance. I've only had to T one assistant coach during my HS career.

All my major bench decorum problems come during AAU ball. In the AAU setting I address the first transgression directly to the perpetrator in a very loud tone and I make sure the head coach hears it and the words I use are not the friendliest. If there is a 2nd transgression I tell (I do not ask) the head coach he needs to controls his bench. I've never had a 3rd transgression.

[Ref Daddy]

Not just whining about calls - We have a team that chants " ..... and one" on every contested shot - in essence pining for a call.

Shut it down.

There is no question that for an official the hardest call to make is one a player, fan or coach beats you too

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary

usage Effect and affect are often confused because of their similar spelling and pronunciation. The verb ²affect usually has to do with pretense [she affected a cheery disposition despite feeling down]. The more common ³affect denotes having an effect or influence [the weather affected everyone's mood]. The verb effect goes beyond mere influence; it refers to actual achievement of a final result [the new administration hopes to effect a peace settlement]. The uncommon noun affect, which has a meaning relating to psychology, is also sometimes mistakenly used for the very common effect. In ordinary use, the noun you will want is effect [waiting for the new law to take effect] [the weather had an effect on everyone's mood].

How bold of m-w.com. They're usually so friggin' descriptive....