Closely guarded? No. Just throw out your arms.

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by johnny1784
I don’t think it is a useful mechanic. I am not a certified NCAA official, yet there isn’t any need to use a signal that means the same by not using any signal at all to indicate there isn’t any closely guarded situation.

That's true *IF* there are only two choices.

In this case, though, there are three.

1) The player is closely guarded (count)

2) The player is not closely guarded (spread hands)

3) The official isn't watching.