Ending the year with a flagrant T

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Here is another tip I got from a very experienced official ...when issuing a T never walk over to the table immediately to report it. Instead, after calling the T head towards the center circle away from the bench and coach. This way, if the coach has choice words for you he either has to shout it loudly (so everyone in the gym can hear it) or follow you onto the court (where he clearly does not belong). Either way, whack. If nothing is heard from the bench/coach, then head a few steps towards the table and report the T as usual.