I signal 2 as a trail (and center) with some regularity, but only if the shooter was a foot or two inside the line. Just to give the table notice that we clearly had a 2 point shot so they don't have to wait that second or two more to realize it wasn't a three by waiting for the TD signal. I do it simply to 1) help the table (mainly clock) out, and 2) in case of the rare instance where the coach wants a 3 -- usually when the shot is on the other side of the floor from the bench. Almost always when I look to the table and give the signal, they are looking right at me waiting to see if I'm going to give the TD for a three.
I've done it at various camps and haven't yet been told not to.
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