Intermission Dunking T

[Adam]

Originally Posted by twocentsworth

I understand where you're coming from.....think of it a different way: don't we "warn" kids about 3 seconds ("get out", "lane", etc), "warn" kids in the post ("hands", "space", etc.) or give other types of warnings during the game? the kids know those actions are against the rules....so isn't blowng the whistle prior to walking on the court the same thing?

If you feel that this action goes "against the intent of the rule", is there any type of "preventative officiating" that you engage in during a game? and if you do, why is THAT different than this?

just wondering....

The warnings (just like behavior warnings during the game) are designed to prevent infractions when players or coaches are getting close to "the line." If they cross the line before I warn them, too bad. I have warned players who come way too close to a dunk for my comfort.