Spread arms signal for no closely guarded? Yes or no?

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by Ref Daddy

Wheels turning - good discussion.

PROS - Streching out arm's is proactive. A signal to player, crowd and coach your on the play but distance scope not met...yet.

CONS - Stretched arms is not a NFHS mechanic and gets off balance with partner.

Shaking the head "no" concerns me. Isn't that reacting to the coach?

Think of it as communicating with the coach. He's got a concern about a closely guarded situation. He poses a question (okay, so maybe he's just whining, but still...). You shake your head. He understands.