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		| Originally posted by stewcall A) It seems no one gives the open palm before they signal a held ball.  I understand the need to stop people from mugging each other- just wanted to know what is proper
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 Stew, check out the signals in the back of your rulebook.  You'll notice that signal #4 is the "stop clock" signal for a held ball.  There's no open palm signal (signal #2) in addition to it.  When a held ball occurs, only the "thumbs up" is required.
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		| B) You and partner agree to defer an OOB call when you did not see the play. Once deferred- if the second (or third offical) did not see the play we agree to go with the arrow. Once deferred, is the proper mechanic to signal a jump/held ball.
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 Yes.  Give the held ball signal so everyone knows you're going to the arrow. 
Chuck