Things the Mechanics Manual Doesn't Tell You

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

For example, we point to floor for two point field goal try when shooter has a foot touching three point line.

FTR I do this and it's not in the NFHS manual (which we use in SC) nor explicitly approved by our powers-that-be. So, this would be one example where an official (me) uses an "unapproved" signal, but nobody who matters is going to lose sleep over it.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by SC Official

... nor explicitly approved by our powers-that-be.

The "touching the three point line" signal is unapproved by IAABO International, but is 100% bona fide approved by our Connecticut State board, as well as our local board.

Originally Posted by SC Official

... an official (me) uses an "unapproved" signal ...

It's the ultimate punishment for a basketball official.