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Held Ball Signal
Something to talk about on Sunday while we wait for Monday (or watch the women's final which, I must say, I suddenly anticipate now that the UConn inertia has been broken...but I digress).
I've noticed while watching D1 men's officials this year, and in particular during the tournament, that many officials while signaling a held ball will use the stop clock signal first, then close down on the action, and after exhaling first, finally use the held ball signal. I've always been taught that this is the one instance where you go straight to the signal without "stopping the clock" first. Was there a philosophy change on this in the last couple of years while I wasn't paying attention? If so, what's the rationale? |
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cross, check the officials manual for NFHS...Somewhere in there it states to go straight up with the 2 thumbs for this call.
But I've noticed the same...And have been in discussions with RIs about it. Interesting for sure Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk |
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Two thumbs up
In high school the correct signal is to go up with the held ball signal immediately.
No need to stop the clock as the held ball signal is the stopped clock signal in this case. Page 54 in Officials manual. Last edited by kda89508; Sat Apr 01, 2017 at 10:35pm. |
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Anyone know if the CCA manuals directly address this? FWIW, I actually kind of like the more methodical approach I'm seeing on TV. I've never quite understood what purpose it serves to go "two thumbs up immediately." In other words, how is a held ball call so different from other calls as to necessitate such immediacy? |
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The rule book shows the thumbs up as "stop clock for jump ball." It also shows the open hand as "stop clock" (not "... for violation").
NCAAW CCA says "Give the signal for a held ball immediately. There is no need to raise a hand for a stop-clock signal." |
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Held Ball ...
Same with IAABO high school mechanics.
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The problem with using the "stop clock" signal instead of the "held ball" signal is it looks like you are calling something else and then go with the held ball. I do not like it. And if you have a dueling signal, then you go with what happened first. We make the simple things so complicated some times.
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A bit off topic but...
I never really understood the stop clock signal (open hand in air). What is the purpose? And if the response if "to stop the clock" well then what is the purpose of the whistle? The whistle is enough. Furthermore, what is purpose of fist in air for fouls? I think, yes extreme minority I know, that there is no need for any hand/arm in the air at all. Just whistle, followed by mechanic and any necessary verbal info. Is that a super ridiculous idea?
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The Chicken Or The Egg ???
Agree. At least once, or twice, each season I'm involved with different signals with one official showing the held ball signal. It's real easy to get together to discuss it. "I saw your held ball, but my foul came before the held ball". Or, "I saw your foul, but my held ball came before the foul".
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For Your Eyes Only ...
Why give any signals at all? Sound the whistle and then hand the ball to an inbounder, or bounce it to a free throw shooter. Really? Who else needs to know other than the official? Keep 'em guessing.
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And it's just as easy to do what's mentioned above and not have to have the conversation at all. Shrug. |
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