Intentionally Leaving The Court. Violation?

[Knights_Coach]

Originally Posted by Adam

That's exactly why it's there, but there's no penalty for it.

No penalty? I've dropped my case, I'm letting it go. I understand some rules have to be taken subjectively, they are not to catch anyone, they are there for the safety and regulation of the game. But Adam, unless I'm interpreting it incorrectly, you're wrong, there's a penalty.

NFHS Basketball Rule Book 2014-15 Rule 10-5-5 states:
"The head coach shall not permit team members to leave the bench area and/or playing court for an unauthorized reason.
PENALTY: (Section 5) Two free throws plus ball for division-line throw-in. The foul is charged directly to the head coach. (Arts. 3, 5) Penalized if discovered while being violated. (Art. 4) Penalized when discovered. (Arts. 4, 5) Only one technical foul is charged regardless of the number of offenders.

But everyone is saying it's something we just tell the coach, the player has to return and move on. If the player disrespects the ref while leaving the court then, we'll tech him. If there was no gain, no harm no foul. Right?

I'm no longer arguing my point. My whole agenda was to be educated not entertain or stir up anything. Seems like everyone is jumping on me like I did something wrong. Pantherdreams, I like the options. I realize now that a ref has to weigh out his options vs just "ding" throw a tech. I see that the Rule Book is not a recipe book that you have to follow to the letter. There's discretion to be taken.