Mechanic Question

[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.

[crazy voyager]

point the way of play, this has been the fiba mechanics for ages now (and it's really good )

[tjones1]

How do you report to the table under this foul for NCAA-W?

[NICK]

TJ1, the mechanic I described was a FIBA mechanic. Do not know what mechanics are to be used for NCAA-W. There must surely be books on mechanics available for the various codes in the US. As we only referee to one code (FIBA) in N.Z. we do not have that problem, cheers

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by tjones1

How do you report to the table under this foul for NCAA-W?

The same as any other foul -- the signal is the punch. An explanation (illegal screen, etc) can be added for clarity.