Interesting one

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Smitty

Personally I would tell the player and the coach that she needed to leave the gym to change jerseys. If I didn't do that, I likely would not T the player, much to nevadaref's chagrin, I'm sure.

I've had this situation three times so far this season. I ALWAYS make it a point to instruct both the player and the coach that the change must take place outside of the gym. I've even said to take the player out in the hallway. Because of this I haven't had a problem with the shirt removal in the visual confines rule.

However, if the officials don't engage in good preventative officiating and the team member does remove the jersey inside of the visual confines of the gym, then the officials are obligated to charge the technical foul. That is the rule, it was broken, and you cannot ignore it just because you have not done something which you probably should have.

This is the same as not counting the players and having too many on the court when putting the ball into play. The coaches need to know the rules themselves and have their team members follow them. While the officials should take positive action to help prevent some infractions, the ultimate responsibility rests with the team.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by nevadaref

i've had this situation three times so far this season. I always make it a point to instruct both the player and the coach that the change must take place outside of the gym. I've ever said to take the player out in the hallway. Because of this i haven't had a problem with the shirt removal in the visual confines rule.

However, if the officials don't engage in good preventative officiating and the team member does remove the jersey inside of the visual confines of the gym, then the officials are obligated to charge the technical foul. That is the rule, it was broken, and you cannot ignore it just because you have not done something which you probably should have.

This is the same as not counting the players and having too many on the court when putting the ball into play. The coaches need to know the rules themselves and have their team members follow them. While the officials should take positive action to help prevent some infractions, the ultimate responsibility rests with the team.

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