Substitution

[Rehuel]

Hawks Coach:
There are 5 players. The rest is bench personnel. According to the FIBA rules, the head coach is responsible for the actions of the bench personnel! So after sub-->player, player-->b/p, the coach will get t'ed if the sub'ed player is still on the court.

With that in mind I have to disagree with some of y'all.
THE OFFICIAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR COUNTING PLAYERS!!!!!
You CAN do it as ref, for the flow of the game, but no one can say that YOU are responsible for the not well performed substitution. Of course all players need enough time to enter and leave the floor!! As Mark Padget mentioned, I can tell a coach that he has 6 folks running, but if I'm not well positioned, and if the other team comes in a disadvantaged situation, it ain't my fault. The coach is ultimately responsible for the substitute. The Sub should call off his player. So, I can say something, but I DON"T HAVE TO!!!!!!!!!!

[This message has been edited by Rehuel (edited April 26, 2000).]