T mechanics

[refnrev]

Don't "break the fingers of your hand" when you make the T signal, Just do it ina calm professional manner. Showboating doesn't help anyone.

[CLH]

1. Whistle, T sign (make it look really cool, yet unemotional)
2. Partner needs to get to you before you go to the table, especially in a 3-person crew, discuss who the T is on, which end the shots will take place, and how we are resuming play (this should only take a few seconds, it keeps you from looking dumb when the whole crew doesn't know whats up)
4. Report to the table (again look really cool, everyones watching, but still be unemotional)
5. Go opposite, get away from the coach, no good can come of you staying, and if a 2nd T needs to be given the perception is much better if it comes from the "innocent" party.


Trust me, I've called plenty of T's, this is one I know how to handle! I ejected a coach tonight in fact.

[CLH]

Originally Posted by CLH

1. Whistle, T sign (make it look really cool, yet unemotional)
2. Partner needs to get to you before you go to the table, especially in a 3-person crew, discuss who the T is on, which end the shots will take place, and how we are resuming play (this should only take a few seconds, it keeps you from looking dumb when the whole crew doesn't know whats up)
4. Report to the table (again look really cool, everyones watching, but still be unemotional)
5. Go opposite, get away from the coach, no good can come of you staying, and if a 2nd T needs to be given the perception is much better if it comes from the "innocent" party.


Trust me, I've called plenty of T's, this is one I know how to handle! I ejected a coach tonight in fact.

Well don't I feel stupid now, I can't even number my little outline properly.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by CLH

1. Whistle, T sign (make it look really cool, yet unemotional)
2. Partner needs to get to you before you go to the table, especially in a 3-person crew, discuss who the T is on, which end the shots will take place, and how we are resuming play (this should only take a few seconds, it keeps you from looking dumb when the whole crew doesn't know whats up)
4. Report to the table (again look really cool, everyones watching, but still be unemotional)
5. Go opposite, get away from the coach, no good can come of you staying, and if a 2nd T needs to be given the perception is much better if it comes from the "innocent" party.


Trust me, I've called plenty of T's, this is one I know how to handle! I ejected a coach tonight in fact.

#2 is the most important part. NEVER neglect this step. If you're feeling emotional, or something frazzling just happened, this step also gives you a few seconds to calm down and pull yourself together.

Also, don't call the T on the coach if the opponent has a breaking play. Do call it right away if that T coach's players have a breaking play.

[JoeTheRef]

Originally Posted by rainmaker[B

]#2 is the most important part. NEVER neglect this step. If you're feeling emotional, or something frazzling just happened, this step also gives you a few seconds to calm down and pull yourself together.[/B]

Also, don't call the T on the coach if the opponent has a breaking play. Do call it right away if that T coach's players have a breaking play.

Totally agree.. When I get with my partner I usually make it a very light-hearted meeting, but we make sure of what we got and what we're going to do. I also make it a point that which ever partner meets the calling official, that person informs the coach while the calling official reports the T.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by CLH

1. Whistle, T sign (make it look really cool, yet unemotional)
2. Partner needs to get to you before you go to the table, especially in a 3-person crew, discuss who the T is on, which end the shots will take place, and how we are resuming play (this should only take a few seconds, it keeps you from looking dumb when the whole crew doesn't know whats up)
4. Report to the table (again look really cool, everyones watching, but still be unemotional)
5. Go opposite, get away from the coach, no good can come of you staying, and if a 2nd T needs to be given the perception is much better if it comes from the "innocent" party.


Trust me, I've called plenty of T's, this is one I know how to handle! I ejected a coach tonight in fact.

The unemotional part is good, the look cool part not so important.

Try not to seem quite this proud afterward.

[TRef21]

When I have given technical fouls, i use the NBA mechanic the two index figures. To me it seems that their type of technical foul signal makes the offiicials look less emotional when they give it. The big technical foul signal to me looks more agressive and shows an emotional part of the official even though he or she may not be emotional when given it. The steps I follow are:

1. Make sure I'm not killing a fast break or interupt the game in way that can cause crew problems (calling a technical foul on the head coach during a shot attempt for example).

2. Give the simple technical foul signal. For me the NBA T
3. report the T to the table. Direct Technical foul Red head coach or whoever it's on.

4. Get the crew together and discuss what I have, how many we are shooting if any, and how play is to resumed ( this is either can also be step 3 if we have multiple technical fouls or something wierd, or if i get that feeling that we need to discuss the procedure before reporting.)

5. Go opposite table if i have to and continue on with the game

[Nevadaref]

I prefer order that Tref21 wrote. I would rather report to the table first then talk to my partners. I don't want one of my partners running over to me to talk before I report anything, unless what I'm about to report is wrong.

[CLH]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I prefer order that Tref21 wrote. I would rather report to the table first then talk to my partners. I don't want one of my partners running over to me to talk before I report anything, unless what I'm about to report is wrong.

That's why you should talk with your partners first, before you report, because you could be about to do something wrong. Tech's are emotional parts of the game, like it or not, they are. This quick communication can keep you out of ALOT of trouble.

BTW, I was just joking about making the T signal look cool. Lighten up

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by TRef21

When I have given technical fouls, i use the NBA mechanic the two index figures. To me it seems that their type of technical foul signal makes the offiicials look less emotional when they give it. The big technical foul signal to me looks more agressive and shows an emotional part of the official even though he or she may not be emotional when given it. The steps I follow are:

1. Make sure I'm not killing a fast break or interupt the game in way that can cause crew problems (calling a technical foul on the head coach during a shot attempt for example).

2. Give the simple technical foul signal. For me the NBA T
3. report the T to the table. Direct Technical foul Red head coach or whoever it's on.

4. Get the crew together and discuss what I have, how many we are shooting if any, and how play is to resumed ( this is either can also be step 3 if we have multiple technical fouls or something wierd, or if i get that feeling that we need to discuss the procedure before reporting.)

5. Go opposite table if i have to and continue on with the game

Excellent post. I also agree with the NBA-style T looking less emotional.

[eyezen]

Originally Posted by just another ref

The unemotional part is good, the look cool part not so important.

Try not to seem quite this proud afterward.

I took it to mean "cool" as in calm and collected, not necessarily "cool" like the Fonz.

[chartrusepengui]

A T is not a violation so the open hand is improper. A T is a foul and closed fist should be used.

[bob jenkins]

Let me add:

1) Stop the clock uisng the fist.

2) It's not any different from any other foul. Report it and act emotionally the same way.

3) Leave it up to the calling official whether to stay tableside or go opposite. Even if s/he stays tableside initially, be alert to the possibility of going opposite before the throw-in, or a quick "unforced switch" after the ball gets in play.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

A T is not a violation so the open hand is improper. A T is a foul and closed fist should be used.

I've never used a closed fist when calling a T. I've never seen anyone use a closed fist before signaling a T.

Believe it or not, I realize that a technical foul is not a violation. But we use the open hand to stop the clock for reasons other than violations, as well. In my case, I'm simply saying stop the clock, and then giving the T signal to explain why I just stopped the clock.

Using a fist for a T would be very odd to see, I think.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I've never used a closed fist when calling a T. I've never seen anyone use a closed fist before signaling a T.

Believe it or not, I realize that a technical foul is not a violation. But we use the open hand to stop the clock for reasons other than violations, as well. In my case, I'm simply saying stop the clock, and then giving the T signal to explain why I just stopped the clock.

Using a fist for a T would be very odd to see, I think.

So what other mechanics will you be setting aside tonight?