Mechanics Creep

[ilyazhito]

I have no idea. I also use this signal on shots that are close to being 3-pointers, but are not, and I have been the butt of jokes about my adherence to approved mechanics. I think that it is a good and informative signal, just like the "not closely guarded" signal, and can alleviate confusion in situations that look like a 3-pointer is taken, but where there is actually no 3-point shot.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ilyazhito

I think that it is a good and informative signal, just like the "not closely guarded" signal, and can alleviate confusion in situations ...

I believe that the Not Closely Guarded signal is an official IAABO International signal. Here in Connecticut we used it for a while (unofficially, Connecticut only signal), then were told not to use it (if one is not counting, there is no closely guarded situation), and then, unannounced, IAABO International made it an official IAABO International signal.

[SC Official]

My “not closely guarded” signal is my lack of counting.

As for close 2-pointers, most tables can’t comprehend that “no touchdown signal = 2 points.”

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by SC Official

My “not closely guarded” signal is my lack of counting.”

As was mine for the first half of my career, then we switched to a "unofficial" not closely guarded spread arms signal, the we went back to "not counting" as the "signal" (IAABO International slap on the wrist), and now were back to a not closely guarded spread arms signal, but now it's "official" (however it was unannounced).

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by SC Official

My “not closely guarded” signal is my lack of counting.


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My "not closely guarded" signal is for one purpose, to keep coaches from asking/commenting about my lack of a 5 second count. I work with too many officials who don't count when they should.


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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

I work with too many officials who don't count when they should.

Same problem here in Connecticut. We've been told that we're not rewarding good defense and have been shown various "six foot" distances with various lines on the court to use as a reference.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Same problem here in my little corner of Connecticut. We've been told that we're not rewarding good defense and have been shown various "six foot" distances with various lines on the court to use as a reference.

Do you get paid every time you use the phrase "my little corner of Connecticut?" Oh, FFS.


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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Rich

Do you get paid every time you use the phrase "my little corner of Connecticut?"

Fixed it.

Reviewed my post and found it to be not accurate.

"Not rewarding the defense" was not a problem only associated with my local board, it was pointed out by the IAABO International interpreter who observed officials from all of our Connecticut local boards at our state tournament semis and finals.

Throughout my career, two of my local interpreters have also been Connecticut state interpreters, sometimes making difficult to ascertain if an issue being discussed is a statewide issue, or a local issue.

The Connecticut tourism board sends me a check every time I mention Connecticut in a post.

Every little bit helps when one is retired and is on a fixed income.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

My "not closely guarded" signal is for one purpose, to keep coaches from asking/commenting about my lack of a 5 second count.

Before the spread arms signal was "unofficial" or "official", I was using it for the same purpose, "Stop complaining coach, not quite six feet".

No complaints, no spread arms signal.