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Originally posted by ChuckElias
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Originally posted by Snaqwells
Actually, since we don't signal anything on a 2 point basket, the two arms really only signal the extra point.
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This premise is debatable, at best. If raised arms only indicated one point, then we would give the touchdown signal after a successful FT. I don't think that flies.
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Ah, but you see, the raised arms indicate that the basket is worth an extra point. If there were a rule that allowed for a two point free throw, say, if the shooter shot it with her eyes closed, then we would signal a touchdown to signify the extra point.
Back to the 3 pt shot. How many points is a live action (with defense fully engaged) basket worth if the official does not signal anything? Two. If we give the signal, then it's worth the extra point. Therefore, the signal is worth one point.