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Originally posted by MN 3 Sport Ref
That is exactly what I said in point C. However in this situation I believe this was the best way to sell a call to millions of people. Do you honestly think this official did not know the correct signal??? Give me a break. You are right that many people do erroneously think this is traveling when it is not. However what if FED put a new mechanic in their book to use this signal for such a violation, would it be correct then??? IMO the traveling signal does seem to communicate very clearly that a thrower moved outside the designated spot. However since it is not an accepted mechanic we frown its use.
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I actually do think that this official and MANY other do not know the correct signal.
On this topic and other not so common situations, there are many accomplished officials that simply don't know the rules or signals.