What Are You Gonna Do?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by frezer11

Let me further the scenario: Say the kid that's just behind the 3 point line is the one who got the technical foul for screaming "F--- You" at the kid who is not shooting. Does this change how anyone deals with the situation?

I realize it isn't in the book that he can't stand there, but if you know his sole purpose is to intimidate the shooter, then how is that not an unsporting act? And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying give him a T, I'm saying you need to move him diplomatically if possible. If you're the trail, call him over and have a pointless conversation or SOMETHING to get him to move. This isn't in the rule book, it's just good game management to prevent another possible bad scenario after one that has already occurred.

I disagree. Chances are, if he's standing there, he's doing it on purpose because he knows he can. There's no reason for him to be anywhere else, either, and the rules don't give us any reason to address his position. If he does or says anything unsporting, address that, but his position? I'm not touching it. Either way a coach is going to be mad, but I'd rather not have to deal with one who's mad AND right.