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Originally posted by APHP
The Officials Manual (Page 68) says nothing about "verbally" reporting the nature of the foul to the table--only a visual signal (i.e. holding/block). I never give a verbal signal to the table....however, I do see officials verbally say "reach-in", "over the back" and I know one who calls a "hack". Why give a verbal signal if it is not required...
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Because as an official who has also worked at the table I can tell you IT HELPS minimize confusion and mistakes for the stat keepers.