Do we need this mechanic?

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by Rita C

I thought we already had something that communicated this. A five second count if they are, none if they aren't.

Rita

What if we have an official that is not paying attention (I know this would NEVER happen...but, humor me). Wouldn't the communication be the same, the official not having a count, even though there could indeed be a closely guarded situation?

This new signal just shows the coaches/fans/evaluators/etc. that the official is on top of the play...and he/she does indeed have a count or does not have a count because of the six feet guarding requirement.

I didn't use this signal before(well, almost never) ...but, if in our judgement we can communicate better with this signal...why not?