Your Signal Peeves?

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by Scratch85

Agree. Nothing says, "I know a lot is going on down here. But I don't know what to call." like making this signal does.

I use this to communicate with coaches when they ask things like "What about the contact" and I don't have time to stop and talk. Or to indicate that a defensive player touched the ball in a backcourt situation.

But I agree that it's annoying when it is done for no apparent reason.

[Smitty]

I also like when the Big Dogs who preach to the up-and-comers to use proper mechanics and you go watch one of their Big Dog games and they are using college mechanics (no stop/start clock for example).

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by Smitty

I also like when the Big Digs who preach to the up-and-comers to use proper mechanics

Is that what they call refs from Boston or something?

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by fiasco

Is that what they call refs from Boston or something?

Fixed it.

[bbcof83]

The two fingered directional point.
The directional point that is angled toward the sky. Parallel to the ground looks SO much better.
Choppy, short visible counts.
Waving hands at the buzzer to end a period (think canceling a basket) when there was no shot attempted or the shot was in time but no good. Hand straight up in the air people.
I don't work college, but I think the NCAA women's visible count mechanic (up at the head, 45 degree angle) is simply ridiculous.

[dsqrddgd909]

Originally Posted by bbcof83

The two fingered directional point.
The directional point that is angled toward the sky. Parallel to the ground looks SO much better.
Choppy, short visible counts.
Waving hands at the buzzer to end a period (think canceling a basket) when there was no shot attempted or the shot was in time but no good. Hand straight up in the air people.
I don't work college, but I think the NCAA women's visible count mechanic (up at the head, 45 degree angle) is simply ridiculous.

Rookie reviewing his signals
1. OK
2. OK
3. OK
4. Oooppps - Have to work on that. It was how I was taught long ago (I think it was in July.)

[tjchamp]

How about using the double personal foul signal to report a full timeout.

[bbcof83]

Originally Posted by tjchamp

How about using the double personal foul signal to report a full timeout.

Yes, and for a 30 sec TO when people point their thumbs to their shoulders and, worse yet, point their pinkies out! Grrrr

[Mark Padgett]

I get annoyed when, to indicate a player traveled while rolling on the floor, my partner gets down on the floor and rolls.

I'm also not sure the signal indicating there's a really well built busty mom in the stands is in the NF manual, but I appreciate it when my partner uses it.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I'm also not sure the signal indicating there's a really well built busty mom in the stands is in the NF manual, but I appreciate it when my partner uses it.

What does this look like? I mean the signal not the Mom, but I am imagining....

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I get annoyed when, to indicate a player traveled while rolling on the floor, my partner gets down on the floor and rolls.

I'm also not sure the signal indicating there's a really well built busty mom in the stands is in the NF manual, but I appreciate it when my partner uses it.

My wife was telling a story and I was supposed to be listening, but my unexpected laugh gave away that I was actually reading the forum off my laptop.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by bbcof83

Yes, and for a 30 sec TO when people point their thumbs to their shoulders and, worse yet, point their pinkies out! Grrrr

I use my thumbs to the shoulders. The authorized mechanic is gay (not that's there anything wrong with that ). Think, "I'm a little teapot, short and stout."

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Seriously? I've officiated in three different metro areas in two states. ... but we always pregame the last shot as well. The reminder is good, though.

...

What novel concepts, pregame discussion and harmless in-game reminders. Obviously a regional thing Snaqs.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

The authorized mechanic is gay (not that's there anything wrong with that).

Haven't you seen the public service announcements with Wanda Sykes and Hilary Duff? I changed professions a few years ago, and now work with several much younger colleagues. That phrase was never a part of my vocabulary until I started hearing my colleagues, in their mid 20's, using it to mean stupid. It almost became a part of my vocabulary until I saw these PSA's.

http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/sWS0GVOQPs0/default.jpg

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/TVicCD8FmMs/default.jpg

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Think, "I'm a little teapot, short and stout."

I always knew that this signal reminded me of something, but I could never quite put my finger on it. I think I learned this song in kindergarten, and now it's all coming back to me from the deep, dark, recesses, of my brain.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I use my thumbs to the shoulders. The authorized mechanic is gay (not that's there anything wrong with that ). Think, "I'm a little teapot, short and stout."




What novel concepts, pregame discussion and harmless in-game reminders. Obviously a regional thing Snaqs.

To me, thumbs to shoulders is hot dog stuff, along with fists clenched for full TO, not to mention it's a double foul signal. Kind of I'm too cool for the room.

Just me.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by tjchamp

How about using the double personal foul signal to report a full timeout.

Uh, they're not the same...60 sec time signal hands are open with palms facing forward....double foul signal hands are closed fists with palm side down.....

As for non standard signals, how about hammering the fists on the hips for a blocking foul? I've seen some officials do this so enthusiastically they must have bruises on their hips.....