Closely Guarded signal discussion

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I agree with the first group.

If the "contact" has been broken, switch hands to in dictate a new count.

Originally Posted by jritchie

So if the defense is close but not close enough are you going to hold out your hands every few seconds to show everyone there is no need for a count?

I agree with Bob (and the first group) on this one.

However, I don't give the signal every few seconds at you suggest jritchie. I will give it once (per situation) to indicate that the player is not closely guarded. After that, they can figure it out as why I'm not counting. I don't use it too often though. Mostly I use it when the defense is looking over at me to see if they are close enough.

If the count is broke and restarted, I just use the other hand to start a new count.

-Josh