Pre-free throw hand fighting

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

BV game, similar antics, I step to the 2 players involved, and say just loudly enough so they can hear me, " You guys know, that what you're doing is the same as stepping in early." I smile, and shrug my shoulders.

I don't get this. It's not the same as stepping in early. If one grabs the other's hand, call the hold. If one slaps the other, call that. But I don't understand why officials want to make up rules to make their job easier.

If "knock it off" doesn't work, embarrass them. Next time they do it, stand in front of them with the ball, staring at them. When they stop, ask them if they're done. Or Bob's prom joke works, too.

If there's a foul, call it (even if you have to go Double Foul).