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Originally posted by Camron Rust
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The problem with (A) is that there is a signal defined for this violation. It's pointing to the designated spot and sweeping the hand away from the spot.
The sad fact is that many officials really do think that it is "travelling". Whether they call it correctly (with a 3 foot box) or not, it still communicates the wrong information. Now a lot of people that saw the call will think that the thrower can't move the feet becuase that is was traveling implies. I've had coaches, players and fans repeated make statements to that effect. The myth will never disappear as long as officials use the wrong signal. It only gets reenforced. [/B]
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That is exactly what I said in point C. However in this situation I believe this was the best way to sell a call to millions of people. Do you honestly think this official did not know the correct signal??? Give me a break. You are right that many people do erroneously think this is traveling when it is not. However what if FED put a new mechanic in their book to use this signal for such a violation, would it be correct then??? IMO the traveling signal does seem to communicate very clearly that a thrower moved outside the designated spot. However since it is not an accepted mechanic we frown its use.
Tue Jan 21, 2003, 01:28pm
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