Fist to Ball

[bseybs32]

Per Rule 9-4, TRAVEL, KICK, FIST....

[Junker]

Is there a question or topic to discuss here?

[bseybs32]

Sorry. Yes there is.
Rule 9-4... states a player shall not strike the ball with a fist or cause it to enter the basket from below.

What are the proper signals for these calls? I can't remember having these type of situations in 7 yrs of officiating.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bseybs32

Sorry. Yes there is.
Rule 9-4... states a player shall not strike the ball with a fist or cause it to enter the basket from below.

What are the proper signals for these calls? I can't remember having these type of situations in 7 yrs of officiating.

Blow the whistle, raise the open hand, point the direction, indicate the throw-in spot. No other specific signal.

[Junker]

I've never had it either. Without knowing if there's an actual mechanic, I'd probably put my open palm up and point to the rim similar to what I'd do on a BI. I might also wave off the basket depending on how the play looked. I'd like to hear the if I'm right. Has anyone ever called this?

[Junker]

Thanks Bob. Is that in the official's manual somewhere?

[bseybs32]

thanks bob.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Junker

Thanks Bob. Is that in the official's manual somewhere?

It's #260 on page 43 of the OFFICIALS MANUAL. In (b), there is no official violation signal to give, so you simply follow the other procedures. Verbalizing it is a good idea also, of course.

[Junker]

Thanks JR. Goofy play. I've never even seen it.