T For Illegal Jerseys?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by PG_Ref

When the rule first changed, the penalty was free throws for each violation. The change to only one direct T to the head coach occurred a couple of seasons ago. Maybe these officials didn't get that memo.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

If it's a national tournament, most definitely.

We can't complain when AAU is rag tag, then complain if they care about the rules. (Even though they enforced it wrong)

Or perhaps they read and followed the rules for the tournament they were working and did it correctly. As fellow officials, you should know to get the right information before you criticize.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Or perhaps they read and followed the rules for the tournament they were working and did it correctly. As fellow officials, you should know to get the right information before you criticize.

Maybe you should read all the responses.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Maybe you should read all the responses.

BadNewsRef:

Read my posts. The AAU Boys' Basketball Committee adopted a rule starting in 2013 that made the penalty for illegal jerseys to be an Administrative TF for each illegal jersey.

It is not unusual for an National Organization to adopt rules that fit their needs. A good example is YBOA (which uses NFHS Basketball Rules):

We all know that if there is a foul that happens so close to the end of the game that the game clock can not be stopped before time expires, the FTs are not attempted unless they affect the outcome of the game. YBOA in the early 2000's changed their National Tournament Rules to require the FTs to be attempted during pool play games even if they did not effect the outcome of the game because of point differential tie breakers. I know why they adopted the change because I officiated the game that prompted the change, but that is a story for another time, .

MTD, Sr.