Signal the '3' then wave it off......

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I disagree with this logic, especially when both signals come from the same official.

I never signal a three-point attempt until the ball has been released from the shooters' hands. Because an attempt is not an attempt unless it is released before the buzzer, the covering official knows for certain that if successful, the goal will count. If it won't count, there is no need to signal that the shot was from outside some curve on the court, as it this shot contains no information that is useful to someone.

I will never be seen signalling a 3-point attempt, only to waive off the shot because it came after the clock buzzed.

Well that is you and that is fine with me. I am just saying that I am looking at the feet when they alight for the floor. I rarely see players shoot the ball when they are jumping from behind the line. The shot going off has nothing to do with the signal. All you are signaling is the attempt, you are not signaling a counted basket.

If anything this is a very rare situation in the first place and not at all a big deal. It is not unusual to see people here get all worried about a situation that in real life I have never heard anyone complain about.

Peace