Optional Coaching Box

Mregor

Optional Coaching Box was not marked. State uses a 14' box at the 28' to 14' mark. Game managment didn't want to mark up their new floor with tape but they eventually did. I seem to remember that if the box wasn't marked, the visitor got to use it but home didn't. Can't find this in any books though. Maybe it was a state adaptation? How do you do it if the box isn't marked and they won't/don't mark it?

Mregor

tjones1

If it isn't marked, then they don't get a box. They get to sit on the bench the whole game. As far as the vistor getting to use it and the home not getting to..it might be a state adaptation but not around here.

Illini_Ref

Marked or not, most coaches consider the box optional. At least that has been my experience. 😀

JRutledge

In our state if one does not have the box, the other coach does not get the box. We also use the 14 foot box, but if for some reason there is only a 6 foot box on one bench, then both use the 6 foot box.

We are also instructed to have someone tape the boxes if they are not painted on the floor. This is something we talk about in the pre-game meeting if necessary and just let them know the situation.

Peace

Mark Padgett

JRutledge wrote
We are also instructed to have someone tape the boxes if they are not painted on the floor.

You should give the home coach the option - put tape on the floor for the boxes or put tape over his mouth. His choice. 😉

Back In The Saddle

Mark Padgett wrote
You should give the home coach the option - put tape on the floor for the boxes or put tape over his mouth. His choice. 😉

Can't it be both? 😉

BillyMac

CONNECTICUT MECHANICS:
Point to floor for two-point field goal try when shooter has foot touching three point line.
No long switches when foul is called in the backcourt and there is no change of possession or direction.
Team members are not allowed to congregate at midcourt during introductions. Officials will direct players to free throw line area in front of respective benches.
Coaching Box must be marked. If home coach and/or home management refuse to designate coaching box with tape, the home team will not use a coaching box for that game. However, the visiting team will be allowed a coaching box. Notify Board Secretary, or Commissioner the next day.

derwil

Mark Padgett wrote
You should give the home coach the option - put tape on the floor for the boxes or put tape over his mouth. His choice. 😉

Long live the seatbelt! 🙂

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Per NFHS Rules, the Coaching Box does not exist unless the StateHSAA adopts the Coaching Box Rule. And even if at StateHSAA does adopt the Coaching Box Rule, if the Coaching Box is not marked then the game will be played under the actual NFHS Rules: no Coaching Box.

If the StateHSAA adopts the Coaching Box Rule, it must be marked for both teams or neither team will have the Coaching Box for the entire game.

MTD, Sr.

Adam

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. wrote
If the StateHSAA adopts the Coaching Box Rule, it must be marked for both teams or neither team will have the Coaching Box for the entire game. (Except in Connecticut)

Fixed it for you, Mark. 🙂

BillyMac

BillyMac wrote
Coaching Box must be marked. If home coach and/or home management refuse to designate coaching box with tape, the home team will not use a coaching box for that game. However, the visiting team will be allowed a coaching box. Notify Board Secretary, or Commissioner the next day.

This was initiated, and approved, by out state sports governing body, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC). We were just pleased to accept their guidelinbes. No more carrying tape in out jacket pocket. No more officials putting down tape in front of hundreds of fans. No more site directors saying that the custodian won't allow tape on the gym floor because it will ruin the finish.

Rich

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. wrote
Per NFHS Rules, the Coaching Box does not exist unless the StateHSAA adopts the Coaching Box Rule. And even if at StateHSAA does adopt the Coaching Box Rule, if the Coaching Box is not marked then the game will be played under the actual NFHS Rules: no Coaching Box.

If the StateHSAA adopts the Coaching Box Rule, it must be marked for both teams or neither team will have the Coaching Box for the entire game.

MTD, Sr.

Maybe in Ohio, but here in the Badger State, we put tape on the floor to mark the box.

I hope I never have to work a game again with a seatbelt rule in place.

Nevadaref

RichMSN wrote
I hope I never have to work a game again with a seatbelt rule in place.

Why? What difference does it make to you? The coaches are the people who it affects.

Back In The Saddle

Nevadaref wrote
Why? What difference does it make to you? The coaches are the people who it affects.

'Cause then you have to watch the coaches and enforce the seatbelt rule when we've all got better things to be watching?

AKOFL

If the ball is live and i don't see the coach i think that is a good thing. if he is in my view durring a play he has another thing comming. I dont concetrate on the coaches to much durring a game. If they require attention they get it, but usually a quick reminder to be seated does the trick. Thats only if he is after one of the officials. If he is after his kids I hope he straightens them out. haha

Rich

Back In The Saddle wrote
'Cause then you have to watch the coaches and enforce the seatbelt rule when we've all got better things to be watching?

Bingo. Most can manage to stay within a 14 foot box. Few can stay seated the whole game.

Adam

One thing I liked about the boys games in Iowa when I was there was the seatbelt. No coaching box was allowed. Oddly enough, they were quieter as a rule. It may have just been my perception, though; but it seemed as if the coaching box gave them the impression that they had more access to the officials.

AKOFL

I have noticed that in college ball the coach seems to be clear down on the base line alot. Is this a different rule for college. I also think the coaches push the envelope and see what they can get away with. Take care of business.

zm1283

AKOFL wrote
I have noticed that in college ball the coach seems to be clear down on the base line alot. Is this a different rule for college. I also think the coaches push the envelope and see what they can get away with. Take care of business.

The coaches box goes all the way to the end line in college. Some courts have a coaches box line that extends from the end line.

AKOFL

Thanks. One day i'll know thoes college rules. Thats stilla couple of years away. But i guess u can never start to early