Wow, Did I just see that!

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

2007-09 NFHS Officials Manual page 78:
3.5.1 D
Officials should be professional in the use of the signals and should not attempt to draw attention to themselves by use of unapproved, emphatic or theatrical signals.

That being said, when a try is capped by the defender so it doesn't leave the throwers hand & he lands with the ball.
I often see officials at all levels use the clap-clap (vertically) prior to their held ball signal. Thoughts?

[Indianaref]

Originally Posted by chrs_schuster

Table asks what was the call?...

In my short career as an official, I have never had the table ask about the nature of the foul. They just care about the player color, number and communicate bonus situations.

[bob jenkins]

You can often learn as much by watching veterans "do it wrong" as you can by watching them "do it right."

[ChrisSportsFan]

While I agree that it's best to use the given mechanics, as far as the table is concerned, it's a foul and they just need to put it in the book. I have yet to see a book with an area to specify what type of foul it was.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by chrs_schuster

To start, I was doing the Jv boys game. I am in my 5th year, P is his 4th. My P and I go to watch V crew. 3 older gentlemen, very experienced. Midway through the 2Q, team B goes up for rebound gets fouled by team A. The C calls a foul goes to report and says A3 "over the back" and does a diving motion/bunny hop. Table asks what was the call?...he precedes to say and do the motion 2 more times. My P and I look at each other like, "what did he say and just do!" To say the least... My P and I were a little shocked that a V ref would use that term and motion knowing there is no such call! I went in at halftime to grab my stuff and didnt have the STONES to ask him about his call. Would any of you say anything or just let it go.....

All you can do is comment about it which you have right here. My theory is I'm no better than anyone else, but just as good. I have no right to question another official that I'm watching. It's his game not mine. That's what assignors are for.