5th foul sub mechanic

[Rich]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

There is nothing that requires us to go over to the Coach and inform him that it is the player's 5th foul...like Rich, I do it all from the same position. Report the foul - they tell me it is #5, I turn and inform the Coach from right there. Start the clock from right there. Tell partners from right there. The only times I have ever seen any problems is when a partner has gone over to the bench area to tell the Coach.

Excellent point. No reason to stick around after starting the clock, either. We can beckon the replacement from anywhere.