Warning for Delay?

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by egausch
As a coach, what would be the best way to discuss/contest this call during a game? It didn't make or break this game but it could in the future.
EG

The best way to contest a call during the game is: DON"T!!

The first step in addressing a call like this, is to gauge the personality and open-mindedness of the ref. If he/she seems approachable, and you don't already have a T, wait for a dead ball such as a time-out or half-time, and ask politely and objectively about the situation. Sometimes a small compliment toward the ref helps. Sometimes. Depends on the guy/gal.

Whatever they say, don't argue. If you have already checked your current NFHS rule book, and you are certain about the interpretation, you might quietly add, at the end of the conversation, "I'd better go home and read rule 4.43 (or whatever) again. I must have missed something." Thank the ref, and go back to your huddle.

If you can pull this off for every call you doubt and never yell at the ref across the floor, eventually we will nominate you to sit at the right hand of Hawk's Coach, and use his signet ring on Thursdays.