[eg-italy]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Likely the foul will happen before the ball goes in the hoop...


Spot:

1. Three-point field goal attempt (three fingers)
2. Stop clock for foul (fist) and whistle
3. Wait to see the result of the shot, and if need be:
   1. Give the count-the-basket signal
   2. Three-point field goal successful (touchdown)
4. Type of foul (push or "hack")
5. Signal the number of shots to be taken and ID the shooter

Table:

1. If applicable:
   1. Give the count-the-basket signal
   2. Three-point field goal successful (touchdown)
2. Verbaize Team
3. Verbalize and signal number
4. Type of foul (push or "hack")
5. Signal the number of shots to be taken

What's the "count the basket" signal for a three point basket? It's the "touchdown" signal (both hands showing three fingers, for FIBA). I believe that other signals in this situations may confuse the scorer, the coaches and the audience. For the rest, I agree.

Of course, in FIBA we don't do any "preliminary": the type of foul is shown only to the table. The officiating manual says that only the number of free throws awarded may be shown at the spot of the foul, in controversial situations.

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