When these situations arise in games you are officiating, we want you to address them. Think about your alternatives as it relates to the situation. If your final judgement is that it is a flagrant violation, then penalize accordingly. Address these situations when they occur. Remember, if you error, error on the side of control, not on the side of lack of control.
Rough play is a concern in ALL of basketball.
Every level of basketball is emphasizing rough play. I was extremely proud of the results from our Observer Program during the 1999-2000 season as it related to rough play. My first letter this year contained the guidelines for rough play were sent to each coach and official. Go back, dig that sheet out, and review those guidelines as we approach the last month of our season. No official likes to call 50 or 60 fouls in a game.