New "Officials Manual" Stuff

[Freddy]

Some interesting new things and emphases for those states that follow the NFHS Officials Manual. Some things in the new 2015-17 edition:

> pp.25-30 Heavy emphasis that all violations and fouls be "Preceded by stop clock signal"
> p.22 Standardized "Move Along End Line on Throw-In" signal
> p.16 "Single Conference" for pregame only -- no alternative where we meet with captains then with coaches any more
> pp.34,66 Point to the spot and actual verbalization of "designated spot" or use new signal to confirm thrower can move along the end line on throw-ins
> pp.35,68 Throw-in five second count using arm closest to thrower
> Various good mechanics expressed outright (outside official(s) step down on shots, language encouraging position-adjusting, C don't loop up to new T too soon, etc)
> p.90 Retained that "Foul in the Backcourt Going to the Frontcourt with No Fouls" switch (our state again chose not to adopt this)

Anything of interest to you for your state?