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Originally posted by tharbert
When I read your post, a conversation with a local veteran came to mind. We were talking about mechanics and how many refs seem to make up their own visual display of the call. For instance, a ref might call and indicate a hold, then, using his elbow, make a hooking movement. Hes not making up a new mechanic, just adding a little visual aid.
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I do this. I've found that if I show a player exactly what they've done as I'm moving out of the pack of players to perform the 'official' mechanic, they're happier with the call (at least on the inside!) and can be sure I'm not guessing.