Coach drags out the rule book

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Last year I was coaching 7th/8th grade team playing a league game. The game was very close , opposing coach gets a T and I have my player shoot the FT's. He makes the first one and the official gives us the ball for a throw in. I go to the table and talk with the official about our 2nd FT and he says " only 1 FT for a bench technical " and walks off. I tried to get his attention again but no luck. At half-time I motion him over and discuss this with him and say " Let's talk with John just to be sure so the next time I officiate I don't get it wrong " and direct him to a fellow official ( 20 year Varsity ) in the stands. We talk with him and get the correct ruling without making the official feel like an idiot. I think I handled it correctly but I can see where it would be a frustrating situation for someone dealing with a incorrect rule. Just my 2 cents !


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