Fight?

[texaspaul]

Im reaching here, but referee magazine had an article back in the early 90's of an official who stepped between two players to stop a fight, by putting his hands on one of the players and pushing him backwards. Perfect opp,..... The other player cracked the player the official was pushing and the kid went down. Parents ended up pressing charges against the official. Some of you may remember this article.

We have the step away from the fight rule. If fans are involved, they love to score one on the officials.

I've never had this happen, but if it did, I would not stick the team for someone from the school staff (not bench personell) interviening. I would not punish the head coach. Face it, you're going to be shooting some free throws.