Reporting

[mick]

Originally posted by Mike Burns
When I report to the table I signal the player # with my right arm extended and hand raised just above the shoulder. The other night I had an official who was observing suggest that since I am so tall and ...well lanky comes to mind.. (I am 6'4" and go about 185) that I should extend my arm straight and signal with my hand at about chest level. He suggested that it would project strength and that I don't need to bring my signal up above the shoulder because of my height.

This was not part of an evaluation, but just intended to be helpful advice from a fellow official. Is it worth heeding? I know I can count on some of you "camp" guys or gals to help me out here.

Thanks
Mike

Mike,
Hold your hand about shoulder height just outside your body and about a foot in front. This is called the "picture frame". The table can see you fingers and your face in one snapshot.
Use you right hand for the team on your right.
Use the left hand for the team on your left.
mick