Mechanics

[davidw]

Not necessarily my most wished for, but I think the following two changes would be better for us as officials:

1) Change the block signal from open hands on hip to closed fists. We see it improperly used by many at the high school level and below--I think because its appears stronger so many like to use it instead of the approved signal. I think it has a more authoritative look to it. I sometimes feel like I'm getting ready to bow or curtsy after using the current signal.

2) Change the illegal use of hands signal from the open faced hand to the closed fist chop on the other arm. See above--same reason.

How many of you remember the old travelling signal with open hands instead of the closed fists we have today?

[Edited by davidw on Jan 4th, 2004 at 10:22 PM]