Quote:
Originally posted by zebraman
Yep, that's pretty much what I said. Around here, it's encouraged and at our state tournament it's imperative. It's also great communication. I would still say that new officials should learn to do it right... and if they look at the NFHS officials manual, they will see that it isn't written as "optional."
Z
|
We are not at all saying the same thing. You are saying that the NF way is the only way and the right way. I am saying that the "right way" is based on where you live and what is required. That might be in conflict with what the NF wants. Again, the NF does not give playoff assignments. The NF does not run clinics in most areas if at all. Officiating is as much about philosophy as it is what the book says or does not say. I have yet to see an official call a player control foul and use the NF mechanic in all the playoff games I have watched. So I am sure giving a preliminary signal being used or not is not always going to be considered a big deal.
Peace