Correct FT Mechanic?

[Almost Always Right]

I try to stay back a couple of steps and hide behind the players. Most of the time to no avail(girth has it's advatanges and disadvantages).
I do not have my mechanics book with me so I don't know "exactly" what it says but on the first of 2, I would suggest to step back a couple of steps and put your whistle in your mouth.
However, I know many officials who stand next to the last player. Most of them find this a good time to communicate to with this specific player. If I have to communicate with any of those players I will stand next to them and do so.
AAR