Your worst mechanic?

[Mark Padgett]

Sometimes, when a player gets clobbered going to the hoop, I'll signal a cross-check. Seems appropriate.

Of course, I'm sure most guys here will say they've worked with someone who signals a double foul for a 60 second timeout.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Sometimes, when a player gets clobbered going to the hoop, I'll signal a cross-check. Seems appropriate.

Of course, I'm sure most guys here will say they've worked with someone who signals a double foul for a 60 second timeout.

As I saw your name before reading I thought there was a new "we're going to overtime" mechanic instituted.

[PIAA REF]

My problem is keeping high school and college mechanic seperate. I have a habit of not stopping the clock in HS on out of bounds. ( i just point direction) and I have started a BC count once or twice in college women's
Which I realize when I get to 3.

[LocDog249]

Originally Posted by PIAA REF

I have started a BC count once or twice in college women's
Which I realize when I get to 3.

I actually had a friend call this in a women's college game. I wasn't there to see it but I'm sure he got it good from the coaches.

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by fullor30

As I saw your name before reading I thought there was a new "we're going to overtime" mechanic instituted.

In Mark's case, the signal would be: extend right arm with fist and teeth clenched, then extend middle finger to maximum amount possible, direct finger at score board and then start the overtime.

[Ignats75]

BAd habit, but it does defuse situations. A1 catches ball and juggles/bobbles it. Coach starts yelling for a travel. I make a juggling motion while looking at him. (I don't want to shout across court) I find it communicates effectively what I saw to the coach and does eliminate unnecessary noise.

[Amesman]

Anticipating a call and suddenly realizing I better scratch my head or ear instead.

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by Amesman

Anticipating a call and suddenly realizing I better scratch my head or ear instead.

I do that sometimes...I wonder if anyone's caught me ever.

[SAJ]

Something I haven't really thought about until this topic was posted, but how many revolutions do you typically make on your travel mechanic? I make 3, but I've seen some only make 1. It seems to be the most cumbersome mechanic visually.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bas2456

I do that sometimes...I wonder if anyone's caught me ever.

Every official (and half the coaches) in the building knows exactly what you're doing. I've done it. Working on a patient whistle helps with this.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Amesman

Anticipating a call and suddenly realizing I better scratch my head or ear instead.

Like getting faked out on a 3 that turns out to be a pass?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by fullor30

As I saw your name before reading I thought there was a new "we're going to overtime" mechanic instituted.

Sorry - never used that.