"Over The Back"

[Zoochy]

Many years ago I was watching a lower level Girls game and while reporting/describing the foul the official said "Bumping from behind" while giving a pelvic thrusting motion.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I've seen big time NCAA officials put both arms straight up and bring them forward/down to show that a player was vertical but brought the arms forward/down and fouled the shooter. It's a mechanic that may not be approved but communicates the foul far better than a hit/hack mechanic ever could.

Same with the hit to the head (in an NFHS game). If I hit the head, nobody ever questions me. If I use the usual hit/hack mechanic, I'm just as likely to hear from a coach that "he didn't hit him on the arm."

I try to use proper mechanics when they fit, but I'm not a slave to them 100% of the time, either.

This is why I say exactly what the player did when I go to the table instead of the usual "push" or "handcheck."

Peace

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

...the official said "Bumping from behind" while giving a pelvic thrusting motion.

Mandatory jail sentence now.

The OTB mechanic still makes me cringe whenever I see it. Fortunately, I've only seen it at the sub-varsity level and I'll make it a point to talk that official if I can after the game.

[BLydic]

Originally Posted by justacoach

When I have a partner who is in the habit of using that signal, or the 'foul tip' mechanic in a shooting situation, I routinely reach across and call a shooting foul. Cures them pretty quick.

I hope I haven't misunderstood what you are advocating here.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

Mandatory jail sentence now.

The OTB mechanic still makes me cringe whenever I see it. Fortunately, I've only seen it at the sub-varsity level and I'll make it a point to talk that official if I can after the game.

The Boris Karloff mechanic is probably the worst one out there. Though, if I ever saw that Elvis one, I might have to re-think my position.

[referee99]

... who gave the 'rainbow' mechanic on a ball over the backboard. Cracked me up.

[letemplay]

I've picked up the Gator chop somehow on occasion and don't know where...or how to rid myself of it

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by letemplay

I've picked up the Gator chop somehow on occasion and don't know where...or how to rid myself of it

I would suggest becoming a Seminole fan, but you'd just be trading one mechanic for another.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I would suggest becoming a Seminole fan, but you'd just be trading one mechanic for another.

I am already which is why I cannot do the "chop" but once or twice a season.

Peace

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I am already which is why I cannot do the "chop" but once or twice a season.

Peace

Point taken, but those guys don't stop at a single chop per play.

[mj]

Originally Posted by Gargil

I was watching a boys V game last night and saw the Official call "Over The Back" using the signal that imitates a player going over the back. I have seen this on at least 3 different occasions this year during a Varsity game. Does this bother anyone else other than me? To me it shows that the Official obviously must not attend clinics otherwise that would be corrected and his parters do not inform him of his error. Am I off base here or does this bother others also?

Keep watching the guys doing varsity though. You will see alot of things you shouldn't do. But you will also see alot of things you should do. The key is to figure out the rights from the wrongs and what works for you.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Point taken, but those guys don't stop at a single chop per play.

I have used these on only two kinds of plays. One the play is over after I have ruled on a jump ball and the reason is the "topping" of the ball on a shot.

The other time is on a several block sequence and I am totally ruling on this in my primary. Not saying that it is the thing to do, just do it on a sell of a no-call. But the first situation is when I would use it more often as it is a dead ball when I would even think to use it in most situations.

Peace

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mj

Keep watching the guys doing varsity though. You will see alot of things you shouldn't do. But you will also see alot of things you should do. The key is to figure out the rights from the wrongs and what works for you.

Yep!!!

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Gargil

I was watching a boys V game last night and saw the Official call "Over The Back" using the signal that imitates a player going over the back. I have seen this on at least 3 different occasions this year during a Varsity game. Does this bother anyone else other than me? To me it shows that the Official obviously must not attend clinics otherwise that would be corrected and his parters do not inform him of his error. Am I off base here or does this bother others also?

I've seen major conference men's D-I officials make the creeping death signal. I laugh, sure, but they keep on keeping on. It's not that important, except to other officials.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

The Boris Karloff mechanic is probably the worst one out there.