The Hand

[Larks]

We've all done it right? It was taught to me at camps actually. But I am hearing a new school of thought that the hand actually ticks the recipient off more than it does make your point that you've had enough.

If you give the hand - are you in a box that you have to T when he blows by it?

Do you give the hand?

Discuss

[ocreferee]

I'm sure Tomegun will take care of your question. He'll be along shortly.

[Terrapins Fan]

I have never given " The Hand". But I make it clear when I have had enough...

[tomegun]

Just look at the signature dude.

[MJT]

I coach, and officiate, and as a coach, I like the hand cuz then I know if I go further I am warrented if I get a T. Therefore, as an official, I will give it for that very reason.

[Ref Daddy]

Originally Posted by Larks

We've all done it right? It was taught to me at camps actually. But I am hearing a new school of thought that the hand actually ticks the recipient off more than it does make your point that you've had enough.

If you give the hand - are you in a box that you have to T when he blows by it?

Do you give the hand?

Discuss

Take a look at the two players visable in the picture. I see anticipation of what's coming next with their coach blowing a gasket.

[Jurassic Referee]

The "hand" is just a non-verbal warning, , same as a stop sign. If you're not going to follow up on any warning, be it verbal or otherwise, there's no use in using any of them in the first place imo.

[mplagrow]

But what we can't tell from the picture, what we couldn't possibly see, is did the ref say, "Talk to the HAND cuz the face don't understand!"

[blindofficial]

Persoanlly, I think it all depends on the situation. If you just blew a call and you know it, be prepared and understand that you deserve to take some flack.

Also, I don't think "the hand" should come up just because the coach says one thing to you. I think patience is a key and what is said is how you can measure it.

[Teigan]

But what we can't tell from the picture, what we couldn't possibly see, is did the ref say, "Talk to the HAND cuz the face don't understand

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I don't think its a matter of the face not understanding......I just think the face does not care