Wow, Did I just see that!

[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.

[just another ref]

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.

My first thought on this directive is that any official that needs it will think
"They're not talking about me."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Theatrical signals.

Boris Karloff ???

[OHBBREF]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Boris Karloff ???

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Leslie Neilson

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?