Wow, Did I just see that!

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I realize that it's not an approved signal, but how could somebody not know what it means? Somebody got hit in the head. It's one of the most common-sense signals out there because it shows what the person actually did.

So, are you saying when one player trips another player it's also ok to use the non-existent "trip signal" instead of the block because "it shows what the person actually did." I'm not that seasoned an official and just not comfortable using mechanics that aren't in the book. JMO

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by grunewar

...just not comfortable using mechanics that aren't in the book. JMO

And that's the key...if you are comfortable with it. I use unapproved signals from time-to-time. I have a supervisor who tells us he likes to see some personality on the floor.

Once you have a established that you get plays right, know the rules, can communicate with coaches, and can handle situations on the court your mechanics get less scrutinized. Just ask Ed Hightower.

Originally Posted by Ch1town

I concur JRut, let me re-word that so I don't sound like a complete moron

1. Clean block up top with simultaneous body contact that is say, 60/40 or 55/45, should that be reported as a "push" or "block" accompanied by the verbal "BODY" to sell the call?
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Having to sell a call is often a indication that we may have got it wrong. In this case I would have a push mechanic on the spot and at the table. I might explain (not sell) if the coach asked.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

And that's the key...if you are comfortable with it. I use unapproved signals from time-to-time. I have a supervisor who tells us he likes to see some personality on the floor.

Once you have a established that you get plays right, know the rules, can communicate with coaches, and can handle situations on the court your mechanics get less scrutinized.

Wait, I feel another NFHS Mechanics Manual quote coming up.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

It's an NCAAW mechanic. Keep it at that level.

Originally Posted by grunewar

So, are you saying when one player trips another player it's also ok to use the non-existent "trip signal" instead of the block because "it shows what the person actually did." I'm not that seasoned an official and just not comfortable using mechanics that aren't in the book. JMO

Please notice that I never said it was "ok" to use the "hit to the head" signal. I explicitly said that it's not an approved mechanic. My point was that the scorer had to be brain-dead not to understand it.

Not that I would care one bit if it became an approved mechanic.