POE - Correct mechanics

[zeedonk]

Originally Posted by Smitty

I don't believe there is any requirement to say anything while reporting the mechanic for the nature of the foul at the table. I say nothing and just perform the mechanic.

This has been emphasized to us in our classes- under the umbrella of "preventive officiating" especially younger officials- while reporting the foul announce color, number and use the appropriate mechanic. You don't have to say anything. In fact, the higher the level of game, there's less of chance the table will hear you anyway, and it prevents a coach from *****ing about a hand check foul reported as illegal use of hands....


And for us here in NJ, saying "on the floor" is a big no-no, and will keep you in the middle school games forever.... our spot of foul mechanic is to wave off the shot and "before". NEVER "on the floor". Of course, it wasn't a problem for me until I was told NEVER to say "on the floor" and my next game I said it twice... arrrrgh!