A novel 3 point "try for goal" preliminary mechanic?
Recently worked in what the sponsors called an "Exposure tournament" for rising HS seniors to display their skills to "interested parties"; the refs were from different regions. When marking a 3 point try for goal, I observed one of my partners to consistently do the following: use the normal raised one arm at approximately 90 degree angle with fingers of three; however, the other arm was placed diagonally across her chest with the palm coming to rest in a "pledge of allegiance" fashion!
The consistency with which she displayed this rather elegant pose when marking the 3 point try indicated to me that this was a common practice from wherever she was from; or a preferred practice of her's, or maybe it has a functional role. Anyone else seen this mechanic, and, is it kosher? Thanks. |
Bit odd though, probably not something that would get critiqued on outside of camps perhaps. Worst thing ive seen for 3 pt made basket is a crew doing "raise the roof"
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Was it a mechanic or just a personal quirk? Sounds like a personal quirk. Otherwise, it means nothing.
Peace |
A lot of referees bring their non-signaling arm ("activator arm") across their chest when making a signal with the other arm.
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4b3a26cc_m.jpg IAABO signal is closer to 45°, described as "top of head level": https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4c2e097c_m.jpg |
And if I mention this to someone I have nothing else better to mention to them and try to nitpick something about them (which might be justified). The main thing I have heard is do you give the "OK signal" verse a straight open palm.
Peace |
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I agree with you 100% chance. MTD, Sr. |
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But hay thanks for also a new term " activator arm" , quite descriptive. |
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Really? You mean that after the made 3 the refs actually , and in unison, displayed that sign/meta-dance? WTHay?! Too funny. That ranks up there with the " double whistle'' on an add-ones type of plays when refs pops a first whistle for the contact on shooter, then pops a second whistle when the ball goes in! Lol. |
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To be fair they didn't do the pumping of the arms... just had their palms facing the cieling. |
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Huahh @ the French Resistance, vie eternale! |
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Peace |
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