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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

You don't point two fingers at the floor when a jump shooter steps on the three point line as he releases the shot?

I don't? We don't? Who says? It's an "approved" mechanic here in IAABO Connecticut, the entire state, not just in my little corner.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I don't? We don't? Who says? It's an "approved" mechanic here in IAABO Connecticut, the entire state, not just in my little corner.

But that pic has one finger, not two!!!!

[zm1283]

I don't point to the floor or signal anything until after the ball goes in the basket, then I will hold up two fingers to the table so they know.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by zm1283

I don't point to the floor or signal anything until after the ball goes in the basket, then I will hold up two fingers to the table so they know.

I always point to the line if the shooter is either on the line or is within a foot or so of it.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by zm1283

I don't point to the floor or signal anything until after the ball goes in the basket, then I will hold up two fingers to the table so they know.

If you point when the shot is take, it will show up on tape -- that's when the decision needs to be made, and it will show you made it.

[refiator]

A) I would not "Whack" him based on your description. He was being a putz, but I wouldn't consider this "showing you up"....at least in this case.

B) I don't like to give a signal for something that doesn't happen. If I signal a "three"...so it is. If I don't signal, it was 2 pt shot.

[APG]

Originally Posted by refiator

B) I don't like to give a signal for something that doesn't happen. If I signal a "three"...so it is. If I don't signal, it was 2 pt shot.

I'm guessing you don't use the "not closely guarded" signal then? There are some that advocated not using the signal because "a lack of a count means I'm not counting."

I think the pros of using the signal far outweigh not using it but of course that comes with the caveat of "when in Rome" and that your mileage may vary.

[refiator]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I'm guessing you don't use the "not closely guarded" signal then? There are some that advocated not using the signal because "a lack of a count means I'm not counting."

I think the pros of using the signal far outweigh not using it but of course that comes with the caveat of "when in Rome" and that your mileage may vary.

I don't for the same reasons given...why signal something that's not happening???....BUT...I have no problem with anyone who uses these signals...They're just not for me. I can't say I've never caught myself a time or two using them, though...

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I'm guessing you don't use the "not closely guarded" signal then? There are some that advocated not using the signal because "a lack of a count means I'm not counting."

I think the pros of using the signal far outweigh not using it but of course that comes with the caveat of "when in Rome" and that your mileage may vary.

APG'er:

With apologies to the late J. Dallas Shirley, I have never (both in college games and H.S. games) used the "not closely guarded signal" for the reason you give: If I am not showing a visible five second count it means I do not have a CGS.

There have been several times both in college game and H.S. games when a HC has questioned me about a CGS and they get this look: , when I tell them my reasoning for not giving the "not closely guarded signal". I just love the look on their faces: .

MTD, Sr.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

You don't point two fingers at the floor when a jump shooter steps on the three point line as he releases the shot?

No sir, I don't. I raise 3 fingers when he shoots from behind the line.

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I'm guessing you don't use the "not closely guarded" signal then? There are some that advocated not using the signal because "a lack of a count means I'm not counting."

"Not closely guarded" is an approved signal.

No, I did not use it before it was approved.

I think the pros of using the signal far outweigh not using it but of course that comes with the caveat of "when in Rome" and that your mileage may vary.

I just look at the scoreboard to see if they added 2 or 3.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by refiator

A) If I don't signal, it was 2 pt shot.

+1 I tell the table, no matter how obvious they thought it was, look for the signal. "If he shoots from the backcourt and you don't see the signal, put 2 on the board. If it's wrong, let it be on us, not you."

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by zm1283

I don't point to the floor or signal anything until after the ball goes in the basket, then I will hold up two fingers to the table so they know.

Likewise.

I still don't know whether it's an approved mechanic here in the northeast corner, but I've seen it done plenty of times to make me believe it's accepted.

[deecee]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Likewise.

I still don't know whether it's an approved mechanic here in the northeast corner, but I've seen it done plenty of times to make me believe it's accepted.

Why show 2 fingers to signal a 2 pointer? If your hands are NOT up ITS NOT a 3. I point to the ground on close to the line shots in my primary so my partner KNOWS I got a look at is (same thing for coaches and anyone else who cares to notice) but mainly for my partner.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by deecee

Why show 2 fingers to signal a 2 pointer? If your hands are NOT up ITS [sic] NOT a 3.

Good question. The answer is CLARITY.

How many times have we looked at a 19-ish foot shot and wondered, was that a two or a three? The two fingers at the table -- with a second of eye contact -- drives home the point, "I saw it. It was a two." It removes a lot of doubt from the table and benches.

Side question: How many of you haven't bothered to get the three fingers up on a ridiculously wild shot (from 20-21 feet, not a halfcourt), only to have it bank in? I've been caught twice, including last week. Both arms sure went up quickly!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

But that pic has one finger, not two!!!!

And the official is looking down at the floor, while the shooter is getting fouled.