Unsportmanlike Conduct: Flopping

[Johnny Ringo]

kbilla had said a warning should take place - but, maybe he meant an unofficial warning ...

This would not be like giving a delay of game warning. There is no warning for unsportsmanlike conduct.

[deecee]

i think kbilla meant "Hey kid, dont do that again" kind.

[eyezen]

I emailed my mentor with this exact same play earlier this year, because even though I knew it was a POE this year for the NCAA I was having trouble getting air in the whistle from "no calling it" in the past.

This is his response...

"If the defender bails out or flops on you call a block and then verbalize to him what he did. If the coach is a jerk and you know you got the call right deal with him in a stern manner, such as coach, point of emphasis on blk/chg around the basket. If he flops or bails on me its a block. Hope that helps."

Guys, regardless of what you see on TV, they (the people who higher at the next level) want a whistle when bodies are on the floor.

Incidently, I had this play tonight (HS game). Blew it, blocked it. Did exactly what he wanted and it worked.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by eyezen

"If the defender bails out or flops on you call a block and then verbalize to him what he did. If the coach is a jerk and you know you got the call right deal with him in a stern manner, such as coach, point of emphasis on blk/chg around the basket. If he flops or bails on me its a block. Hope that helps."

If you know it was a flop (little or no contact) and you call it a block, you know you didn't get the call right. Warn him, scold him, or T him up, but don't make a call that you know is bogus to make a point. jmo

[lpbreeze]

I've slapped myself on the wrist to make a noise so it sounds like a foul while playing pickup ball mainly for my amusement. I bet a player could do it easily and get a foul on the defense for it. I suppose if I were the ref I would call a T but laugh while doing it. maybe a warning for flopping and then a t. I've seen a team flop on purpose and it got out of hand. I wish the refs would have given Techs

[kbilla]

Originally Posted by deecee

i think kbilla meant "Hey kid, dont do that again" kind.

Correct, certainly no "official" warning....

[chartrusepengui]

I've seen this from time to time. I usually look at the kid and tell him next time it's a T. Always get that sheepish look and have never had another problem.