IMO, they were wrong and shouldn't come back.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Loudwhistle

Agree, once players figure this out they will dunk until warned.

And to be consistent, if you warn one player, you have to warn every player...on both teams. You could have a whole bunch of warm-up dunks, couldn't you?

Silly monkeys....

[FrankHtown]

If you read this month's Referee you will understand some of the frustrations among officials in Texas. We were told by a UIL official that high school mechanics would be enforced, yet at the state tournament I saw thumbs down for 30 second time out reporting: handing the ball to the thrower on side line throw-ins: two finger pointing. Now in and of itself, it's no big deal, but when you preach one thing, and allow another, it creates all kinds of confusion and doubts.

I'm in Houston.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by FrankHtown

If you read this month's Referee you will understand some of the frustrations among officials in Texas. We were told by a UIL official that high school mechanics would be enforced, yet at the state tournament I saw thumbs down for 30 second time out reporting: handing the ball to the thrower on side line throw-ins: two finger pointing. Now in and of itself, it's no big deal, but when you preach one thing, and allow another, it creates all kinds of confusion and doubts.

I'm in Houston.

I thought the bounce was optional for these.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by snaqwells

i thought the bounce was optional for these.

+1

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I thought the bounce was optional for these.

Actually, it is even recommended for sideline throw-ins.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by FrankHtown

two finger pointing.

I know. This upsets me, too. I always use just one finger, especially with coaches.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by FrankHtown

If you read this month's Referee you will understand some of the frustrations among officials in Texas. We were told by a UIL official that high school mechanics would be enforced, yet at the state tournament I saw thumbs down for 30 second time out reporting: handing the ball to the thrower on side line throw-ins: two finger pointing. Now in and of itself, it's no big deal, but when you preach one thing, and allow another, it creates all kinds of confusion and doubts.

I'm in Houston.

Perhaps the mechanics were enforced as part of the whole picture. Perfect signals do not make up for poor calls. And, just becasue you saw non-approved mechanics doesn't mean they were not considered...I'd bet they were considered in concert with all other aspects of the games.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by FrankHtown

two finger pointing.

I must admit that I do this.

That and sometimes failing to put my arm straight up to stop the clock prior to pointing direction when calling an OOB are about the only non-federation mechanics of which I am guilty.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I must admit that I do this.

That and sometimes failing to put my arm straight up to stop the clock prior to pointing direction when calling an OOB are about the only non-federation mechanics of which I am guilty.

Are those the only mechanical deviations the rest of us are allowed without being called cowardly?