Team Control Foul Signal Sequence

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by refnrev
Some have asked about the signal for the new team control foul. In the August 2005 Referee magazine issue it outlines it. On page 70 a play pic has the following sequence. It says that "officials will not have to learn a new signal for the team control foul. The following sequence of signals will be used.

1. One hand fist to indicate foul.
2. Preliminary signal to indicate nature of the foul.
3. Point to opposite end of the floor.
4. Indicate spot for the designated spot throw-in.

Oddly enough, the signal used in #2 in the play pic is for a block. That might confuse someone!

The block, along with the hold, has long been used to signal a bad screen (which I think the majority of TC fouls will be).

In practice I don't think this is a big deal at all. It really won't be any different than any other off-ball foul in previous years, except if you didn't point before you will now. But early in the year you may have to say something to the coach as you pass about "team control foul, no free throws."