We are required to give a preliminary signal at the spot of the foul. I'm so used to it now I don't even think about it. The only one I really don't like doing is the "hit" signal (I think it's illegal use of the hands). It just feels awkward doing it at the spot of the foul, but I do what I'm told.
The problem with NFHS signals is that there are several fouls that I think are hard to convey with their limited signal chart. I wish we were given more freedom to signal but I can see why they don't want officials making up their own stuff on their own.
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