Correct FT Mechanic?

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
The FT "mechanic" that bugs me is when the Lead official decides that he needs to tell the table how many FTs are being shot. He does this after the new Trail has informed the table and both of his partners as to how many FTs will be shot; as well as after the Center has signaled to the table before starting his count.

Why does this "mechanic" keep perpetuating itself? The Lead doesn't need to communicate this to the table.

I picked it up from doing the book for D-I games. I so rarely see the C signal the number of shots that I thought it was an actual change in the CCA mechanics.