NFHS - Two Hand Reporting

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

Are officials supposed to have their hands in front of the body when indicating the number or off to the side?

IAABO mechanics went to the side two years ago. I can't comment on NFHS mechanics, but I'm sure that someone who knows will be along to comment soon.

[bbcof83]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

IAABO mechanics went to the side two years ago. I can't comment on NFHS mechanics, but I'm sure that someone who knows will be along to comment soon.

Off to the side, head level I believe.

[BBrules]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

IAABO mechanics went to the side two years ago. I can't comment on NFHS mechanics, but I'm sure that someone who knows will be along to comment soon.

I don't have my Official's Manual with me, but we were taught to report in front about chest level.

[Zoochy]

make sure you pulse the hand foward and back, then show the back of the hand for the 2nd digit. NOT!
And don't forget to keep moving while reporting.

[rockyroad]

Any issues that could come up from two-hand reporting are counterbalanced by a similar issue with one-hand reporting...neither one communicates better or worse than the other. The problem with communicating to the table usually resides with us - not whether we use one or two hands to report numbers, but whether we take the time to make eye contact, speak loudly and clearly as we state and show the number, etc., etc...

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Any issues that could come up from two-hand reporting are counterbalanced by a similar issue with one-hand reporting...neither one communicates better or worse than the other. The problem with communicating to the table usually resides with us - not whether we use one or two hands to report numbers, but whether we take the time to make eye contact, speak loudly and clearly as we state and show the number, etc., etc...

...and whether the scorer is paying attention.

[NCHSAA]

I wish the NFHS would experiment with two hand reporting just for the heck of it. IMO two hands look stronger.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by NCHSAA

...IMO two hands look stronger.

When done properly. You also have officials looking like Frankenstein walking towards the table with 2 arms stiffly outstretched in front of them.

[APG]

Originally Posted by NCHSAA

I wish the NFHS would experiment with two hand reporting just for the heck of it. IMO two hands look stronger.

This I agree with...two hands looks stronger when reporting, but there are too many officials who would screw it up...especially since there's such a wide degree of officials with differing levels of compentency. I think 95 percent of the people that post here could handle it with no problem, but NF has to make mechanics for everybody.

[ontheway]

we as a officials need to COMMUNICATE clearly obviously you have to use judgement say in a jv game. young scorekeeper, you may want to ask him or her what is best for them upper level games IMO two-hand works best be efficient be calm but keep the game moving

[Adam]

Originally Posted by ontheway

upper level games IMO two-hand works best be efficient be calm but keep the game moving

I have to guess, but it seems this is your final sentence, and I would say it's not always true. Do what works in your area, and do what the powers want.

[ontheway]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I have to guess, but it seems this is your final sentence, and I would say it's not always true. Do what works in your area, and do what the powers want.

I wont say which district im in but lets just say most of our officials are behind a little bit they believe all change is bad. In my case im not looking to officiate in this area too much longer im looking at bigger and better things (jr college and up) so I dont care what my Dist director says im going to do it most efficiently.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BBrules

I don't have my Official's Manual with me, but we were taught to report in front about chest level.

I worked with a gal in spring league about a month ago who would have had to hold her hands waaaaay out in front to do this.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BBrules

I don't have my Official's Manual with me, but we were taught to report in front about chest level.

Not everything is done out of that manual. This is one of those cases for most people.

Peace

[bball_lurker]

Watching some summer V bball on Tuesday. Host gym coaches were reffing, which was pretty funny. He signaled all foul numbers with both hands.

Shooting foul on #11, he signals the # with both pointer fingers, of course the kids all think it's one and one. So they all play the miss. Not a huge deal, but one that should be easily avoided right?