Leaving the court--Tech Foul?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by derwil

Once the players leave the confines of the court, they are considered bench personnel. So far as I know, there are no restrictions on bench personnel movement other that standing up while play is on the court. I would probably ask the coach to let her know the correct substitution procedures and to exit the court towards the bench so that there is not a "delay of game" warning posted to her team. A"T" is unwarrented as this was not a disruption to the game by bench personnel.

Just my opinion

How you gonna justify that one, partner?

My two bits: There's nothing to do here. Let it go, the only rule broken is that a member of the bench left the bench to get something. Yeah, it's technically a violation, but it's frankly an example of OOO to call this.

[Skarecrow]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

How you gonna justify that one, partner?

My two bits: There's nothing to do here. Let it go, the only rule broken is that a member of the bench left the bench to get something. Yeah, it's technically a violation, but it's frankly an example of OOO to call this.

Thanks, that's how I felt....I feel better and at peace.....

[Mark Padgett]

I never let players go up into the stands unless they bring me back some popcorn. Of course, Diebler sells it to them.

[BillyMac]

10-1-4 Team Technical: Team members shall not fail to occupy the team member's bench to which it is assigned.

Just because it's a rule, doesn't mean you have to call it in this situation.

[Skarecrow]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

10-1-4 Team Technical: Team members shall not fail to occupy the team member's bench to which it is assigned.

Just because it's a rule, doesn't mean you have to call it in this situation.

Well, she came right back to the bench....25 seconds delay is all....just via the stands and her father, and not straight to the bench....I think it was a "no-call," as others have said.....and I believe you're right...just because it's there, doesn't mean it has to be called...at least in this one....THANKS....

[Scrapper1]

While I agree that in this case, a word to the coach is the most we should consider, we should also remember that 3 or 4 years ago, this exact situation was a POE for the NFHS. Team members are required to be on the bench, not in the stands. In this case, since she came back fairly quickly, I have nothing. But if a team member goes to sit with friends or something similar, this is not allowed.

[Skarecrow]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

While I agree that in this case, a word to the coach is the most we should consider, we should also remember that 3 or 4 years ago, this exact situation was a POE for the NFHS. Team members are required to be on the bench, not in the stands. In this case, since she came back fairly quickly, I have nothing. But if a team member goes to sit with friends or something similar, this is not allowed.

good point...well taken.....