Stuff creeping into my game

[zebraman]

Originally posted by MPLAHE
I was wondering as a relatively new referee, when the ball goes out of bounds, I always stick my hand up first to stop the clock, then point in the direction of the ball. Most referees I work with just point without first raising their hand. Is one method more proper than the other? How many of you just point?

Compared to you, I am a grizzled old veteran. However, when I am doing an NFHS game I use NFHS mechanics. I've been around long enough that I'm sure I could get away with "less than perfect" mechanics. Going by the book will never hurt you.

Z