FT time count- which hand

[constable]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Hand closest to the division line. Also the hand/arm I chop with on last FT of a series.

What was the nature of you hearing this? Someone actually took the time to teach/instruct you on this? This is is like number 692 on my list of important things for refereeing.

It was mentioned during a meeting........... My thoughts exactly.

[BillyMac]

When in Rome, do as Romans do. Especially if it is going to impact one's rating, ranking, assignments, schedule, etc.

Note: The IAABO manual specifies tableside hand for chopping in time following the last missed free throw, but does not specify any particular hand for counting ten seconds. Locally, here in my little corner of Connecticut, we don't make a big deal about which hand the trail official chops in time with following the last missed free throw. Sometimes we're just pleased when some of our local guys remember to chop in time.

[BryanV21]

I'm honestly not sure which hand I use during the FT. Probably my right hand... the dominant one. Nobody's ever said anything about it, in person or during a meeting.