New "Team Control" Signal

[budjones05]

I just want to know what everyone thinks about the "team control" signal NFHS added this year. It's the same signal as a lane violation, but what is your take on it?

[26 Year Gap]

It is not the same signal. I have gotten used to it. Coaches get confused unless the specific [block, illegal screen, etc] is verbalized when reporting.

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by budjones05

I just want to know what everyone thinks about the "team control" signal NFHS added this year. It's the same signal as a lane violation, but what is your take on it?

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I like it. The first three fouls I called this season were team control fouls. It isn't the same as a lane violation, though. You're punching the wrong way.

[budjones05]

Originally Posted by refnrev

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I like it. The first three fouls I called this season were team control fouls. It isn't the same as a lane violation, though. You're punching the wrong way.

Which way do I punch at?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by budjones05

Which way do I punch?

Forward. I only use it at the table.

[refnrev]

Straight out in front of you.

[blindzebra]

You punch the direction you are going so, lead is out in front, trail should punch to the side, and I think all fouls with control should be the punch, there is no need for two signals when the results of both calls are the same.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

You punch the direction you are going so, lead is out in front, trail should punch to the side, and I think all fouls with control should be the punch, there is no need for two signals when the results of both calls are the same.

Not so fast. The NF never suggested that you go in the direction even though that is what most of us might actually do. Actually the NF Guidebook which Referee Magazine publishes showed the best description. You punch out in front of you in their description. But there is no suggestion you have to point towards anyone. Maybe that will change, but as of right now

Peace

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

You punch the direction you are going so, lead is out in front, trail should punch to the side, and I think all fouls with control should be the punch, there is no need for two signals when the results of both calls are the same.

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Sorry zebra, but this is incorrect. Read toolman's reply. He nailed it! (No pun intended TT)

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by budjones05

I just want to know what everyone thinks about the "team control" signal NFHS added this year. It's the same signal as a lane violation, but what is your take on it?

Love it! I first started out trying to get into Women College Basketball and they do it.

[Ignats75]

In Ohio, we were mandated to use a different signal than "the punch". The OHSAA required us to use the PLAYER CONTROL signal instead of the punch. We are allowed to use a secondary signal with the preliminary signal (block, push whatever), but just the hand behind the head at the table.

The only good thing about it is that the table and everyone understands that there are no free throws.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

Love it! I first started out trying to get into Women College Basketball and they do it.

I thought that was Women's College Dorm rooms!