[Kajun Ref N Texas]

Originally posted by remofire
I did not know, held ball or jump ball. On the one play I had questioned the jump ball call as being too quick, the refree was signalling to the scorer by placing both thumbs straight up toward to ceiling.

Thanks for the question Remofire. That was a good question and area that is called inconsistantly from region to region, and even on some occasions, from referee to referee.

And just for the record. The rule does say "held ball," however the the "Official NFHS Basketball Signals" calls it a "jump/held ball"...but just for those who want to get technical.