'Brush' of the hands

[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