A referee’s Verbal WarningA referee’s Verbal Warning (VW) is an optional, non-penalizing, game management tool. A VW is specific to profanity which has not risen to the penalty level (TW or TF). When used, a referee’s VW is simultaneously administered to all players on the court. Only one VW for profanity is permitted during a match. More (VW) is an optional, non-penalizing, game management tool. A VW is specific to profanityWords, phrases or hand gestures, common or uncommon, which are normally considered inappropriate in “polite company” or around children. Typically included are four letter words used as expletives or verbal intensifiers. More which has not risen to the penalty level (TW or TF). When used, a referee’s VW is simultaneously administered to all players on the courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More. Only one VW for profanityWords, phrases or hand gestures, common or uncommon, which are normally considered inappropriate in “polite company” or around children. Typically included are four letter words used as expletives or verbal intensifiers. More is permitted during a match.
