T mechanics

[WhistlesAndStripes]

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.

A1attempts a shot. Thinks he was fouled. No call. Opponent gets the rebound and as everyone is heading the other way, the player who thought he was fouled says, "That was a f***ing foul!!"

Why would you not raise your fist as you blow the whistle to assess the T?

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

A1attempts a shot. Thinks he was fouled. No call. Opponent gets the rebound and as everyone is heading the other way, the player who thought he was fouled says, "That was a f***ing foul!!"

Why would you not raise your fist as you blow the whistle to assess the T?

Force of habit. It looks and feels funny, and I've never been down-graded for NOT using the fist during a T.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

Why would you not raise your fist as you blow the whistle to assess the T?

Probably because I think of the fist just for contact situations.

Like I said, I've never even seen somebody use a fist when calling a T. I just tried it out in the mirror and it looks stoopid.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Probably because I think of the fist just for contact situations.

Like I said, I've never even seen somebody use a fist when calling a T. I just tried it out in the mirror and it looks stoopid.

Are you sure it's the signal?