Coach's bizarre complaint

[Adam]

Originally Posted by cgb2010

the other said a call was f-ing bs quite loudly.

Just curious, but anyone else consider calling this flagrant in a 6th grade game?

[jearef]

6th through 12th, a coach loudly dropping an F-bomb at me will get him an early dismissal.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Just curious, but anyone else consider calling this flagrant in a 6th grade game?

Absolutely buh-bye on this. In fact, if it happened in the kids rec league of which I am on the Board, this coach would be suspended for the season and would have to apply directly to the Board in a closed meeting if he wanted to come back the following year.

[BillyMac]

Near the end of the game, if the winning team is just holding the ball and is willing to take the free throws after strategic fouls, then let’s call the foul immediately, so the ballhandler doesn't get hit harder to draw a whistle. Let’s make sure there is a play on the ball by the defense. If there’s no play on the ball, if the defense grabs the jersey, or pushes from behind, or bear hugs the offensive player, we should consider an intentional foul. These are not basketball plays and should be penalized as intentional.

What happened in the OP really wasn't a brilliant idea. Comments like that will catch more grief no matter what level you work. When I have a late game situation similar to the OP, I hold my comment till I am ready to administer the throw-in. Before I blow the whistle, I tell the players three things: 1) be aware of the plane (to the idiot who may not think twice about it when defending the throw-in); 2) hold the spot (to the thrower); and 3) play the ball (a hint to the defense to make it a "clean" foul if possible). Never had a problem with number 3. If you're wondering, I do take a little time with the late game throw-ins because taking one's times avoid situations that bite us in the arse later.