Correct signal

[fullor30]

Boys Varsity game last week I was watching. Player punched the ball out of defender's hands which is a violation. What is the signal for this? Ref went with a closed fist ala a charge, without pointing fist in the other direction which probably is as good as any, I've just never had it happen in any game I've done nor viewed.

[bob jenkins]

#26 -- "other violation" (or don't make any signal at all).

[Terrapins Fan]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Boys Varsity game last week I was watching. Player punched the ball out of defender's hands which is a violation. What is the signal for this? Ref went with a closed fist ala a charge, without pointing fist in the other direction which probably is as good as any, I've just never had it happen in any game I've done nor viewed.

OK, after doing this for 8 years, I am going to look stupid. Why is it a violation to " Punch" the ball out of an opponents hands?

Unless the ball goes out of bounds, I've got nothing. unless there is contact, I've got nothing. What am I missing? Thanks in advance.

[mcdanrd]

My rule book is in my bag at home so i can't quote chapter and verse but it is a violation to strike the ball with the leg or FIST.

[Terrapins Fan]

Thanks,

9-4

[Coltdoggs]

That's a dang good question!

If you PUNCH, you have TC!
If you use ILLEGAL HANDS...you have to call a foul...
Can't use the KICK signal...
BLOCK wont work...

I've got it...Double Fists...hell, a lot of guys make up signals like the superman (over the back) anyway

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by Coltdoggs

That's a dang good question!

If you PUNCH, you have TC!
If you use ILLEGAL HANDS...you have to call a foul...
Can't use the KICK signal...
BLOCK wont work...

I've got it...Double Fists...hell, a lot of guys make up signals like the superman (over the back) anyway

Nope...double fists, out to the side, is a "double foul" signal.

Unless you mean...two fists "punching" each other. Then, sure, add it to your mechanics.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

OK, after doing this for 8 years, I am going to look stupid. Why is it a violation to " Punch" the ball out of an opponents hands?

Unless the ball goes out of bounds, I've got nothing. unless there is contact, I've got nothing. What am I missing? Thanks in advance.

I would assume a safety issue............


SECTION 4 TRAVEL, KICK, FIST
A player shall not travel with the ball, as in 4-44, intentionally kick it, as in 4-29, strike it with the fist or cause it to enter and pass through the basket from below.
NOTE: Kicking the ball is a violation only when it is an intentional act; accidentally striking the ball with the foot or leg is not a violation.
PENALTY: The ball is dead when the violation occurs and is awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the designated out-of-bounds spot nearest the violation.

[Coltdoggs]

Originally Posted by RookieDude

Nope...double fists, out to the side, is a "double foul" signal.

Unless you mean...two fists "punching" each other. Then, sure, add it to your mechanics.

Oh yeah...forgot the ol' double foul!

Could just break out the Ali "Rope a dope"

I'm not into the creation of signals...I ref mainly JRHS/AAU/Travel league stuff and I can not STAND it when I work with guys who freelance on their signals....it's a pet peeve of mine.

It's not a HS game granted but man, if you are gonna do this, use the approved NFHS signals for cryin' out loud!