Preliminary Calls

[rsl]

I got the same advice at a clinic this summer, but the fed's basketball officials manual says give a preliminary on all fouls. See 2.4.2 B (two man) or 3.4.2 (three man). It gives eight steps to follow at the point of foul. Preliminary signal is step 4.

[BillyMac]

OFFICIALS’ MECHANICS AND SIGNALS. Communication and consistency remain the most important elements of good officiating. It is essential for officials to be familiar and comfortable with proper NFHS officiating mechanics and signals. The primary reasons for utilizing only approved NFHS mechanics and signals are:
• Effective court coverage related to Primary Coverage Areas.
• Effective communication between officiating partner(s).
• Provide immediate information and feedback to coaches, players, scorers, timers and fans.

Signals are used to communicate and should never be used to call attention to the official. The majority of signals are used to indicate what has or is happening. Approved NFHS signals are dignified, informative and meaningful. The use of unauthorized signals frequently confuses, because the meaning is unknown. Problems are also created when officials engage in “hit and run” officiating. This occurs when an official blows the whistle and immediately leaves the area without taking the time to follow the proper procedures for calling the foul or violation. Signals should be given in a manner that is calm, under control, unhurried and professional.

[Mark Padgett]

I like giving a preliminary signal for flagrant technicals.

[CLH]

NCAA-W

Preliminary signals for

Block
Charge
Handcheck
Technical
Double Foul

[Texas Aggie]

Give a preliminary signal, among other times, when you need to sell a call. Play: kid holding the ball gets bumped and steps out of bounds (or travels) and you call a foul. Everyone reacts to what the one with the ball did rather than the contact. Go ahead and give the push signal after the whistle and fist in the air.

In IAABO we have to give prelims on every foul

I find it tough to stop doing that (habit) when attending higher level camps where prelims aren't neccessary for each call.

Swinging back & forth from HS to NCAA mechanics/signals on a nightly basis must be a challenge.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

In IAABO we have to give prelims on every foul

I find it tough to stop doing that (habit) when attending higher level camps where prelims aren't neccessary for each call.

Swinging back & forth from HS to NCAA mechanics/signals on a nightly basis must be a challenge.

We have to do them all the time for college and high school. Does this mean everyone uses a preliminary signal all the time? Of course not. This just goes to show it matters where you actually live and who you actually work for.

Peace

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by CLH

NCAA-W

Preliminary signals for

Block
Charge
Handcheck
Technical
Double Foul

Are those prelim signaling situations specified in the NCAA-W Manual?

[constable]

FED you're suppose to give a prelim signal for all fouls.

I'm just happy we don't have to bird dog every single call.

[RCBSports]

Originally Posted by constable

FED you're suppose to give a prelim signal for all fouls.

I'm just happy we don't have to bird dog every single call.

Gah, how I have to get out of the habit of doing the bird dog. Don't do it every foul, but I watched myself on tape the other day and didn't realize how often I did though.

[CLH]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

Are those prelim signaling situations specified in the NCAA-W Manual?

I'll check it out for ya...I'm speaking per my conference coordinators...so as far as I'm concerned, yes it's in there...I wanna keep my job!!!

[CLH]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

Are those prelim signaling situations specified in the NCAA-W Manual?

The CCA womens manual says that double fouls and intentional fouls should be signaled at the spot...pg 92

C and T officials should withhold signals when there is a double whistle with the L...it goes on to speak sternly about withholding signals...then when the officials confirm who's taking the call, a signal should be given...pg 115-116

This is really all it says about prelimary signals. My previous statement was made my supervisor as well as several of her staff who have worked the Final Four....when in Rome!!!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by rsl

I got the same advice at a clinic this summer, but the fed's basketball officials manual says give a preliminary on all fouls. See 2.4.2 B (two man) or 3.4.2 (three man). It gives eight steps to follow at the point of foul. Preliminary signal is step 4.

Depends on whether the powers to be in your area care.