Throw in violation...mechanic

[Camron Rust]

Originally posted by Jeff the Ref
Hi everyone,

I had a vet official tell me last night the you should use a traveling signal to indicate a throw-in violation for leaving the designated spot has occurred. I have always just verbalized the violation. Who's correct?

The NF has a defined signal for this. It's to raise the hand for a violation, then point to the designated spot with the index finger, then sweep that pointed finger away from that spot (towards where the player moved).

As others have said, traveling is completely wrong. It would be like giving an illegal dribble signal when the FT shooter steps over the line after dribbling repeatedly with both hands. It communicates the wrong thing.