Direct Technicals to Bench Players

[mplagrow]

Originally Posted by truerookie

I don't agree with the warning. Why? If the situation is like the OP described, the coach can hear it upfront. Penalize immediately!! As you can see it took three warnings and a T in the last couple of minutes of the game to correct the situation.

Where do we get off warning everyone before we penalize?

I tend to agree. We usually don't warn players in a game, "Next time you hit the shooter in the arm, that's a foul!" A clear rule of bench conduct has been violated when the players stood to criticize the ref. I'd have a 'T' the first time.

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by swkansasref33

Oh and guys, I am 18 yrs old, and although this is my first year certified, this is my 4th year officiating basketball, but only my first doing MS and HS ball. Thanks for the critiques

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That just might be even more reason not to have waited so long. If they think you're indecisive because you're young you could have very long night. Follow through. You warned them and they ignored it. Whack!