Any Rule Against This Lame Tactic?

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

If you are really paying attention while you officiate you would notice the "dead, dead, dead" yell means that the ball-handler no longer can dribble the ball.

Yes, we know that. The question, as I've been told, is whether the defender is communicating with his team, or taunting his opponent. Why say "dead" more than twice? What's his purpose?

Truthfully, I see "dead dead dead" or "ball ball ball" very rarely in these parts. I believe word has gotten out that can be a T, so the coaches and players have adapted.

Simply put, when in Rome. If you guys do something differently elsewhere, then fine. Adapt to the world in which you are. The ultimate need for your basketball community is that everyone is on the same page where you live and serve. I may not agree with some of the things I'm taught, but I'll follow through on the instructions, as the bigger picture is consistency in the locale. I'm not so arrogant that I believe that my way is the only way to call a game.