...really? Even for 2pt FG's?

I'm pretty gullible and I didn't see a smiley face.:)

Likely meant signal "score the goal/count the basket" after whistle blown for foul :)

There you go. And to be clear, not after the whistle is blown - I'm not that guy that says "count it" or anything at the spot of the foul - I just signal. But yes, I say "score the goal" when starting my signaling while reporting to the table.

You're not the only official that does that so it's nothing uncommon.

I've seen some signal "count the basket" after reporting the foul.

What I meant by "after the whistle" is that shooter was in process of shooting when fouled, ball in air as whistle is blown & basket made.

In other words in any foul where the shot was made after foul happened with a slightly delayed whistle.

Gottcha...thanks, I'm a little slow today.;)

Hey, chseagle, speaking of signaling 2pt. FG's...

When there is a FG made that is really close to the 3 pt. line...what is your philospophy on weather or not you like a signal, from the official, that it was just a 2pt. FG?

Sometimes I get a confused look from the table as to count the FG as 3 or 2 points...I know we are directed to only signal if it is a 3...but, I gotta tell ya, if it's close and the table is looking at me with wide eyes...I give them the ol' two fingers at waist level as I'm running by.

It really helps the PA announcer also...;)

I always do this, too; especially if the shot is taken opposite the table.

...when approaching the table...I stop...give the "basket's good" signal...then report the foul.

Lemme guess........Puck?

Would Have Never Guessed That chseagle Was Green ...
 

I generally have no problem seeing the play as I'm watching the ball closely. I can usually tell from player positioning (feet-wise) if it would be a 2 or 3.

I would have to say it depends on the position of the scorer's table & the table crew you have to work with.

If the player is that close it would be easier to signal 2 pt. like you're stating, especially opposite side from table.

Personally I point at the line on the floor -- if the shot's successful, I signal a 2 to the table. If it's improper, I couldn't possibly care.

I always look for the 3 pt. signal if I see the shooter is near the 3 pt. line farthest from the table, as that's not an easy area to see (especially if there's additional traffic in the area).

Majority of the time, I'm timer, I'm in Gym #2 where the scorers' table is elevated off the court off a couple of rows so I have a better view of the court than in Gym #1 where the table is court level.

I also make sure before posting the points that it was either a 2 or 3 made by looking for the signal. If no signal I hit the +2 button & let the scorer know 2 pts.

It Takes Two To Tango ...
 

Not only proper, but expected, here in the "Land of Steady Habits".

CONNECTICUT MECHANICS:
Point to floor for two-point field goal try when shooter has foot touching three point line.

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Feet-wise is usually the best way to tell.

Me too, and me neither.