I think interesting question

[jkjenning]

Originally Posted by 81artmonk

... any attempt to foul without going for the ball is by the rules considered intentional and is subject to two shots and the ball. In my 40 years of playing ball and a little of coaching, I have never had ANY ref ever call that. Until last week.

It should be called, I call it and ignore the complaints from the coach which inevitably come. All you can do is make sure your players do 'go for the ball'. Also, if you feel that it is an issue which is working against you, call a timeout to discuss it with the officials - that's all you can do during the game.

Of course, there can be some subjectivity to determining whether or not a foul was a play on the ball and you are not an objective participant in the game!