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Old Sat Jan 14, 2006, 08:52pm
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Originally posted by lmeadski
Being a new ref I watch a number of refs and their mechanics. I also work on mechanics that aren't instintive, like the raised fist for a foul and the raised open palm for a violation. Everyone seems to use the raised fist to signal a foul. However, when I watch senior officials, I don't see the open palm used regularly, especially at the college level (they move right into their signal, such as traveling, double dribble, etc.). I have a terrible time remembering to raise my open palm for a violation. In talking to a few senior officials I work with, they say I should use the raised palm. However, when they don't, it doesn't seem to impact me. I hear the whistle, I know my partner(s) is calling something. Is the open palm truly necessary?
Yes, it is an NFHS mechanic.

You are a nobody, they're grizzled veterans.

I don't agree with it but do NFHS mechanics, you have not made a name for yourself yet. And when you do become a veteran, I hope you conitnue to use NFHS mechanics.
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