Need a good hand signal...

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by blindofficial

Being a "rookie" with NFHS this year, I need to be better at selling my calls and one of those ways is coming up with a good signal for "basket counts" on a foul on the shot. Any ideas, suggestions, recommendations etc?

I usually go up with the fist and when the ball enters the basket, I come down showing two fingers pointed straight out. I also do this at the table, just lettting them know that the two points are good.

[sj]

I like Camron Rusts too but I beat my chest 3-4 times, look up in the air and scream.

[jcarter]

I do a very basic signal as described above also.

I have a question though. I have noticed more and more officials that Do this,

A goes up for the shot, B fouls "TWEET" wait for it, ball goes in then "TWEET" with the downward motion of the arm.

Correct me if i am wrong but i have never seen that in a mechanics book or been taught that by any of my mentors.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by jcarter

A goes up for the shot, B fouls "TWEET" wait for it, ball goes in then "TWEET" with the downward motion of the arm.

You're correct. No second tweet.

[CLH]

Originally Posted by jcarter

I do a very basic signal as described above also.

I have a question though. I have noticed more and more officials that Do this,

A goes up for the shot, B fouls "TWEET" wait for it, ball goes in then "TWEET" with the downward motion of the arm.

Correct me if i am wrong but i have never seen that in a mechanics book or been taught that by any of my mentors.

The second tweet and punching the score down, is the dumbest thing I've ever seen. Makes you look like a huge rookie. JMO

Scorring the bucker? Fist up, come down with two fingers straight out, then give it again at the table, simple, easy, looks good.

[Junker]

All good suggestions. I'd add that early on in my career I was coached to hit myself in the ear with the inside of my elbow on every foul and violation. Getting that initial signal straight up in the air will make you look confident and sure of your call.

[Lotto]

On a successful 3-point attempt, my understanding is that one is not supposed to bring the fist down, but use the usual "field goal" signal instead. (I've had this call a handful of times since I started reffing---one just thet other night, in fact. Of course, I brought my fist down out of habit...)

[cmathews]

Like JRut said earlier, business like. Don't be flamboyant. The best explanation as to how and why to do this is like this. The offended team scored and gets a chance to score again, the offending team already is feeling the effects, so don't rub salt in the wound. This day and age the offending team and fans can very easily take this as Showboating against them......I don't know who said it but it works for me...

[CaliOne]

I like the captain hook.