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Originally Posted by BillyMac
The only time that we've had problems in the past is with a few few officials who identify wrong throwin spots. Three seconds, not the point of interruption. Backcourt, not always at the division line. Double foul, not closest spot to the foul. Foul away for the ball, not point of interruption.
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I misspoke. Just worked with a first year official a few days ago who was very good except for one thing - poor preliminary signals.
I'd be observing my primary coverage area, hear his whistle, and not knowing what caused the whistle (because I wasn't watching), look for his "at the site" preliminary signal to know what I was to do next - color, direction, force a switch, identify a free throw shooter, etc.?
The only way I knew if it was a foul, or a violation, was if he left the site of the call to report, or stayed at the site.
Worst issue was shooting foul, or possession (designated spot).
Kids were asking me to what to do next (line up for free throws, inbound (which team)) and I often had to wait until I saw what my partner reported to the table, and even then, I wasn't sure.
We discussed it after the game.
Give clear preliminary signal for all fouls, let partner know "what's next" by indicating shooting foul, or designate out of bounds spot, before leaving the area. Noncalling official should communicate to calling official if the ball went in the basket, identify free throw shooter, and force the switch.
None of these problems will disappear with the new rule (or the old rule), but will only get better with some old fashioned training.