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Originally posted by williebfree
The use of the "foul tip" is not necessary... If you are not calling a foul, it is obvious that you deemed the activity as legal.
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Yes, I know that. Look at what I said..... OK. Now from a coachs point of view, a slap is heard. Was it a clean tip of the ball that caused the sound and the deflection of the ball? Was my players arm hit in the act of shooting? Did the ref see what was going on? Now, if it was an "optional" signal, when it was used it would tell the coach that the ref saw the play.
Basketball has evolved over the years. What were the rules, the mechanics, and the way of officiating when I first played organized ball in the late 50s has drastically changed.
The signal could, IMHO, be an added preventive officiating tool, nothing more, nothing less.