Endline vs. Baseline

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

But I also say "Score the goal" while signaling the same to the table.

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

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

[chseagle]

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

Originally Posted by RookieDude

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

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

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by chseagle

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.

[chseagle]

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.

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

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.

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

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.

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...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by RookieDude

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.

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by chseagle

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

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

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by chseagle

My actual last name has some hockey lineage in it,

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

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Puck?

[chseagle]

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.

Originally Posted by RookieDude

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...

[Rich]

Originally Posted by RookieDude

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?

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.

[chseagle]

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.

Originally Posted by RichMSN

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.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

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.

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.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by chseagle

from player positioning (feet-wise) if it would be a 2 or 3.

Feet-wise is usually the best way to tell.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

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.

Me too, and me neither.