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When under the basket and there is alot of legal contact going on but there is no foul (eg. one put back try after another, and maybe add a lose ball or two - all in the paint); the crowd is beginning to roar because of no call, but I've got good position and I see no foul. Question: What signal/motion do you do (if any) to let the crowd know that you were on top of it and saw no foul? Thanks!
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The danger of using the "tip" signal is the same as the problem with the "blarge" You signal a tip...partner comes in with a foul call. Now everybody is upset.
Don't signal anything. It's better to let them think you're blind, than to get into that kind of problem. |
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Shrug your shoulders and keep cocking your head at different angles, all the while sporting the most bewildered expression you can muster. That usually calms 'em right down.
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Nope, no opinion polls are necessary. It was a joke. I'm sure if you look around Nevada long enough, you'll find someone who has a sense of humor.
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How many times have you wished you could do just that...use the microphone and let the crowd know!! PRICELESS.
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Blow your whistle to stop game. Proceed to laundry basket sitting in corner with striped shirts. Offer them to any and all that feel they can do a better job, or even have the guts to try. After receiving no takers, return to game and continue in silence and peace.
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Well, I did laugh out loud with the microphone take! BUT thanks for the advice. I so often see guys make the tip signal but you guys helped solidify that the "tip" call could get you into real trouble when my partner calls the foul. Thanks guys/gals!
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Australians handle these ones well...
You see, it's all about respect. You can get that respect by doing something that would impress the crowd. Showing them fingers, will get you there eventualy, but an even faster way would be to:
1) Stand up straight. Reach into your back pocket. 2) Produce a flask. 3) Take a decent gulp of that bourbon, followed by a massive burp, and a loud "That's some good old ****" comment. 4) Now turn around and offer the flask to the spectator closest to you. Observe the utter silence as you do that. 5) Shrug your shoulders as he/she refuses, pack in the flask, and run up the court, as the game has surely moved on. 6) Make sure you say "Enjoy the rest of the game" to the crowd before you start running.
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Holy Sh$t! I just spit coffee on my computer screen! That was the funniest thing I've read on this forum. Get the microphone! WOW that was funny. LOL
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