Tech on Coach situation

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

There is nothing wrong IF those are the explicit instructions issued by the state governing body of Kansas. Officials have to follow state directives. We'll find out Monday, won't we?

Now, what is your take on NEVER calling technical fouls for pre-game dunks?

You think Francine has time to deal with what goes on on this DB? I hope she does though.

This is what she will tell you.

Handed out at EVERY rules meeting is the following document. "2007-2008 Basketball Announcements" Published by KSHSAA basketball Administrator, Francine Martin, who puts on the meeting(s).

Page 3 - Coaching Box: "The executive Board has approved the optional six-foot (6') coaching box for the 2007-08 season. Only the HEAD COACH may be off the bench in front of his/her seat within the confines of the designated coaches' box to give instructions to his/her players and/or substitutes. The head coach may:
1) Stand to instruct (coach) then,
2) Sit down
3) Not kneel, squat,pace or stand during a live ball.

Coaches not complying are to be assessed the appropriate penalty of a technical foul. Once either a direct or indirect "T" is assessed, the coach(es) MUST comply with provisions of Rule 10-5-1 and 10-5-2 for the remainder of the game. Officials SHALL file the appropriate report on Loss of Coaching Box privilege Form (2007-08 Blue). The form may also be submitted online by logging into the officials website."

On dunks, Francine will also tell you JUDGMENT IS REQUIRED. But being the HEAD RULES ADMINISTRATOR she will also be bound to tell you to enforce the penalty - a standard answer which we all know does not fly "in real life" in many situations. At a sophomore game and a light dunk, game management will be used. In a varsity game and a rim rattler 1 minute before tipoff and a T will be assessed. THAT is how I rule on that infraction. I ignore / set aside this particular rule if I can. I have seen 3 pregame dunks in the last 10 years and never issued a T.

Yes, if Francine gives you the time of day we will find out.