How Do You Call A Technical Foul In Basketball?
As a basketball referee, one major skill that needs to be mastered is the art of calling a technical foul. You want to be fair but also stern with your rulings on the court. Understand the rules of the league that you are refereeing in. Rules differ on what constitutes a technical foul depending on the league. For example, some leagues demand an instant technical foul if a player or coach argues with a referee. On the other hand, other leagues are a lot more lenient and only call for technical fouls if there is excessive arguing or other extenuating circumstances. Once you understand where the line is in the league you are refereeing, you need to base your decisions upon that line instead of a personal preference. Explain to the players and coaches the rules concerning technical fouls before the game you are refereeing. As long as you explain the line, players and coaches tend to be more understanding and will respect your situation. If you are instructed to call technical fouls for an
