Held ball stop clock

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by just another ref

He gave a condescending smile and said that my way was not acceptable, that there was no signal to stop the clock.

Next time you see that partner, give them the condecending smile and ask them what the rule book says. Then point out Signal #3 in the back of the book.

[Back In The Saddle]

Signal #3 in the current officials manual says: Stop clock for jump/held ball. I guess your partner was right, a "stop clock" signal is required. It's just that the thumbs IS the stop clock signal.

[Zoochy]

When I started reading your post, I thought you were going to ask about using 'Thumbs' or 'Index Fingers'. I have seen many officials use 'Index Fingers'. Oh it looks so bad, but....

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Next time you see that partner, give them the condecending smile and ask them what the rule book says. Then point out Signal #3 in the back of the book.

Geeez...........you gotta be quick around here, I'd love to be there when he does.

[Grail]

Had an IHSA rules interpretation meeting last night and the interpreter very clearly stated to go straight to the thumbs up on a held ball, without the open hand first.