'Brush' of the hands

[mick]

Originally posted by dblref
I used to use the "brushing hand" signal a fair amount when I first started officiating. My "mentor" told me that it should only be used when something "bang-bang" happens and you absolutely need to "sell" a call/no-call. If my partner looks to me for help and I know (without a doubt)the ball was tipped, I will use the "brushing hands" signal. There is a world of knowledge and help on this forum. Thanks everyone.

dblref,
If my partner looks at me to help, I give him a "4-point" direction.
If I got a tipped ball from him, then I am wondering, 'Okay it was tipped, ya, but by whom?'
I would still need a direction.
mick

[dhodges007]

Originally posted by mick

dblref,
If my partner looks at me to help, I give him a "4-point" direction.
If I got a tipped ball from him, then I am wondering, 'Okay it was tipped, ya, but by whom?'
I would still need a direction.
mick [/B]

In that type of situation I would just tell my partner which way the ball should go, if I notice that s/he has his/her hand up and then looks at me... I also do the same thing for him/her.

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by dhodges007
We could use that for Walton... he would never make a bad "call" again.

It would be cruel and unusual punishment, since the frequency of the usage would kill him!!

[Dan_ref]

Originally posted by mick


dblref,
If my partner looks at me to help, I give him a "4-point" direction.
If I got a tipped ball from him, then I am wondering, 'Okay it was tipped, ya, but by whom?'
I would still need a direction.
mick

4 point direction?

[mick]

Originally posted by Dan_ref

4 point direction?

Yo, Sparky,
You know. Straight palm point, thumb down.
As in "5, 4, 2".
mick

[dblref]

You guys are probably right. If my partner looks at me for help, I should just give him/her the direction and forget about the "brush". As someone said earlier, "learning something new every day!"

[Mike Burns]

I stay away from using the "brushing of the hands". It's just not a proper mechanic.

Question: On a play where the defender tips the ball from the front court into the backcourt, and the coach is yelling for an over and back, I have seen this "brushing" to let them know that the ball was tipped by the defence. Is there a better way (nonverbal) to let them know that you are on top of the play?

[Dan_ref]

Originally posted by Mike Burns
I stay away from using the "brushing of the hands". It's just not a proper mechanic.

Question: On a play where the defender tips the ball from the front court into the backcourt, and the coach is yelling for an over and back, I have seen this "brushing" to let them know that the ball was tipped by the defence. Is there a better way (nonverbal) to let them know that you are on top of the play?

None that I know of. I like to give the "brush" as soon
as I see it's going to be close, this way there's no
doubt I'm on it before the coach starts politely asking
why I missed it.

[mick]

Originally posted by Mike Burns
I stay away from using the "brushing of the hands". It's just not a proper mechanic.

Question: On a play where the defender tips the ball from the front court into the backcourt, and the coach is yelling for an over and back, I have seen this "brushing" to let them know that the ball was tipped by the defence. Is there a better way (nonverbal) to let them know that you are on top of the play?

Mike,
For "no-calls" I usually go with a safe sign ("Runner is safe at the base", arms spread at 180 degrees) to show that I ain't callin' nothin'.
I use it for plays like big incidental contacts, an out of control shooter that falls hard, non-backcoourt violations.
I don't think there is any question that I saw the play when I do it. The folks still may think I kicked it, but they also know I was on it.
mick