NFHS signals

[stiffler3492]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

Might be one of those "when in Rome" things. In this area we are told to always give a "4 points of foul reporting" preliminary signal.

I was told by one veteran I've worked with several times already this season that if I want to move up, I should give a preliminary signal.

[Jurassic Referee]

You do what your local "Powers That Be" want you to do.

[Welpe]

I was trained to always give a preliminary signal, along with color, number and foul at the spot of the foul. That said, very few of the people I've worked with do it that way.

[MelbRef]

I feel like we should provide a preliminary signal, but our association just wants it on block, charge, and handchecks.

[BLydic]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

You do what your local "Powers That Be" want you to do.

+110

There really is no other answer and it could vary from observer to observer.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

I was told by one veteran I've worked with several times already this season that if I want to move up, I should give a preliminary signal.

And in other areas, giving a prelim on garden-variety fouls might keep you from moving up.

I give a preliminary when I feel it adds to the overall picture -- else, I don't.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by richmsn

and in other areas, giving a prelim on garden-variety fouls might keep you from moving up.

i give a preliminary when i feel it adds to the overall picture -- else, i don't.

+1

[zm1283]

We are told to use the "Four steps" and must give a preliminary signal at the spot of the foul.