Greetings;

I've been reading The Official Forum for a few days now and have enjoyed the wisdom and wit, especially from the Senior Members. Laughed out loud at a few good ones and decided to become a member myself. Became a MHSAA registered basketball official this year and will start out with some city rec leagues. Already do slo-pitch softball as an ASA ump. Been studying the rule, case, and mechanics books, and as a former player and coach, I never realized how much I didn't know! I would like to advance slowly but surely. Any advice will be appreciated.

One quick question: What is the correct signal for a moving screen?

Thanks

Welcome! Stay here. Ask when you don't understand.

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One quick question: What is the correct signal for a moving screen?

Oh no! What a terrible first question! :D

A moving screen is defined in 4-39-6 and is legal as described.
<B>When screening an opponent who is moving in the same path and direction as the screener is moving,</b> the opponent is responsible for contact if the screener slows up or stops.

I believe you're asking about a screen that involves illegal contact, like blocking or pushing. So the answer is that it is a block or a push. You have to decide.

[Edited by BktBallRef on Oct 5th, 2002 at 12:40 PM]

Another Michigan Ref !
 

Cyber-Ref,
With you being down in the big city area of Zone 4, you have a wonderful opportunity to officiate some of the greatest hoops in Michigan.
Two suggestions: <LI>1. Join one of the associations in your neighborhood: Southeastern Michigan Officials Association in Redford, Metro Athletic Officials Association in Redford, Westland United Federation of Officials in Westland.<LI>2. Get up to Saginaw Valley State for Jim Eastman's Tri-City Officials' Camp in June.

...And, since Tony so politely didn't mention, don't forget that the moving screen without contact is merely moving and nothing more.

mick