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I use my right arm for stopping the clock on a foul and reporting foul numbers. I picked up these ambidextrous habits from various veteran refs:
1. My 10 second BC count is always to the center of the court
2. I don't count directly at a player on OOB plays. I think its a distraction they can do without. I also dont count aloud which I see others do more and more
3. For OOB calls, I use the same arm to stop the clock and point a direction (4 & 5 determine which arm)
4. I try not to turn away from the court to point a direction
5. I never cross my body with my arm to point a direction
6. I use a visible but subdued 10 second count during FT with hand facing BC
7. Switch arms to indicate change in closely guarded count (by the book...)
8. I indicate the number of shots to my partner with the left arm during a foul call. I used to just extend two fingers from my closed right fist but I always felt like I was giving the peace sign (no offense Rut...)
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