Mechanic Question

[tjones1]

Simple and probably silly question, but...

A team control foul is called, you use the new "punch" mechanic.

Now, when you report the foul to the table, do you "punch" towards the table or towards the direction of the non-offending team's basket (indicating the new direction of play)?

[ChuckElias]

I don't think there's been any directive from the FED, but I'd go with the direction of play.

[Snake~eyes]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

I don't think there's been any directive from the FED, but I'd go with the direction of play.

Agreed, I don't think the details have come out yet.

[fonzzy07]

Can someone explain the punch method and when to use it thanks it is new to me for some reason.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by fonzzy07

Can someone explain the punch method and when to use it thanks it is new to me for some reason.

It's new to us all. It was announced in the new rule changes for next season. Here's what we know for sure:

Among the five rules changes was the addition of a new signal for a team-control foul. The mechanics for this signal will be extension of the arm with the fist punched. Struckhoff said the new signal should eliminate confusion at the scorer's table, as well as with players, coaches and fans.

[NICK]

This is how we do it:
Call the foul
Point in the direction of the play with the fist or punch whatever
Hustle off and report foul to the scorebench, eg. #5 blue block, red ball side or baseline, then again pointing with the fist towards the direction of play.
The main idea of the the fist is to show that it is a team control foul and that there will be no shots taken.