Official mechanics

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by Splute

Really? u dont verbally report what u are signaling?? r u kiddin w/me

I verbalize "Blue 42" then give the signal. Sometimes I do a bit more in a situation where there may be confusion on what was called. An example might be where a player is pushed prior to going up with a shot, then contacted again while shooting.

I may say, "Blue 42, push before the shot" while giving the mechanic for a push. But that's only in a situation where the table seems to be confused as well as a coach. If a coach wants an explanation, he can ask me as I'll be tableside after reporting.

[JRutledge]

I used to not advocate saying anything when giving signals. In the last couple of years I have changed that opinion. Now I tell a story of what happen. I do not say "hit" or "hack." I say what they hit and what they hit it with. For example, "He hit him in the head with his right arm." I am amazed how I do not get any questions to what I called from coaches and why it was called.

Peace

[Coltdoggs]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I used to not advocate saying anything when giving signals. In the last couple of years I have changed that opinion. Now I tell a story of what happen. I do not say "hit" or "hack." I say what they hit and what they hit it with. For example, "He hit him in the head with his right arm." I am amazed how I do not get any questions to what I called from coaches and why it was called.

Peace

In some cases I too will do this...when you can nail down the detail, what CAN they say?!