How much do you talk to coaches?

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by Toren

That's correct, when reporting to the table "Blue 24, Hit" with the signal. On the East Coast, "Blue 24, Illegal Use" with the proper signal.

According to the IAABO mechanics book it is an Illegal use of hands mechanic, so it makes sense the way they do it there.

I know what you were talking about, but what I was asking is why do you feel the need to SAY anything at all about the type of foul. Why not just use the hand signal and say nothing?

[Toren]

Originally Posted by Smitty

I know what you were talking about, but what I was asking is why do you feel the need to SAY anything at all about the type of foul. Why not just use the hand signal and say nothing?

I do it cause that's how I was taught, never realized or noticed a difference. I will not voice the signal on my next game and watch the film on it. I may end up liking not voicing the signal more.