Signaling Successful 3-Point Goal From Lead (2-Person)

[eg-italy]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Now that makes sense to me. Why does the NFHS want the lead looking for the shot to go in on this one situation?

That's one thing I can't understand. I agree completely with Crazy Voyager and with the FIBA referee manual (in this case, I should say ).

The L has nothing to do with the shot, apart from telling the T that it was a 3 point attempt. Who's watching under the basket if the L is looking at the ball up in the air? And what's the point in mirroring the signal?

We want officials to try and avoid double signals, in order to minimize problems that can happen. Officials signal what is in their responsibility to call (or do no signal if there is nothing to call).

For example, I advise young officials not to signal a 2 point attempt: it's sufficient not to raise the arm. I believe this "signal" is of the same sort as the "tip" signal on a legal block. If the L doesn't raise the arm when there's a shot from his/her area, it means that the shot was a 2-point attempt. The T knows his/her partner is watching.

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