Question @Drive to the Basket

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by DLH17

Most of the time, I'll tell a player to "keep your hands off and move your feet" when defending above the FT line extended (not driving to the bucket) in the early going and this is where I will more than likely call a "hand check" if the player doesn't immediately drop the hands. It's the drive to the bucket where the odds of me using a "hand check" signal will give way to the "push" signal.

Probably not a good thing to do. Officials should refrain from coaching. Many coaches get upset when officials instruct their players.

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Probably not a good thing to do. Officials should refrain from coaching. Many coaches get upset when officials instruct their players.

Hmmmm....you never take the opportunity to have a little sidebar with a player during a game? I think taking a moment to talk with players about issues on the court and being approachable for players is a part of good game management. And, no, I'm not suggesting officials should have running conversations with one or multiple players in every contest.