Official mechanics

[chartrusepengui]

1.We are told to just point to the team bench area
2. This is why I didn't totally disagree with you - in my area we have been told to verbalize the signal while we give it. However we are supposed to verbalize "correctly" ie a push not "over the back" etc. I have heard that this is done to help "educate" people in proper terminology to help get rid of misconceptions etc. Personal experience would indicate it has not been helping in this regard very much.

[zebraman]

When in doubt, do it by the book. Coaches won't question the call if you give strong signals at the table anymore than if you verbalize "the story" there. I've seen lots of officials get themselves in trouble by verbalizing too much.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by zebraman

When in doubt, do it by the book.

Unless you're in Illinois, or Texas, or New York, or. . .

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Unless you're in Illinois, or Texas, or New York, or. . .

You can add Louisiana and North Dakota too. I know there are a couple of other examples, but you get the idea.

Peace

[zebraman]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Unless you're in Illinois, or Texas, or New York, or. . .

Tis why I said, "when in doubt."

[mj]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

1.We are told to just point to the team bench area


2. This is why I didn't totally disagree with you - in my area we have been told to verbalize the signal while we give it. However we are supposed to verbalize "correctly" ie a push not "over the back" etc. I have heard that this is done to help "educate" people in proper terminology to help get rid of misconceptions etc. Personal experience would indicate it has not been helping in this regard very much.

Not everyone in your state points the the bench. This must be an association thing. Our association strongly frowns on it.