Fed signal question

moose69 · #1 (**permalink**) Tue May 13, 2003, 11:30pm

Ok everyone, answer me this!!1 Why when pointing direction in Fed ball are we not allowed to use the 2 finger point like we are in CCA mechanics?

inquiring minds wanna know..

TR

Mark Padgett · #2 (**permalink**) Wed May 14, 2003, 12:51am

By using the full hand to point, it is much easier to transition your pointing hand into the "T formation".

moose69 · #3 (**permalink**) Wed May 14, 2003, 12:58am

Ok..time for some serious answers.

lol.
TR

ChuckElias · #4 (**permalink**) Wed May 14, 2003, 07:27am

Because the FED and NCAA men's rulesmakers are terrified that they will be perceived as "trying to be like the NBA". That's also why the team control foul signals are different in the NCAA men's and women's.

Matt S. · #5 (**permalink**) Thu May 15, 2003, 03:28am

the people who evaluate me in Long Beach, CA are split on the 2-finger vs. full hand. I swear by the 2-finger point in my FED games-maybe becuase I do baseball as well, but more because I simply think it looks a helluva lot sharper than a full hand...crisp, clean, and professional.

Nevadaref · #6 (**permalink**) Thu May 15, 2003, 05:48am

It depends which finger you're using!

[Edited by Nevadaref on May 15th, 2003 at 05:53 AM]

Back In The Saddle · #7 (**permalink**) Thu May 15, 2003, 10:09am

Since I have my first state association camp in about a week, I suppose I need to ask the silly, obvious question and get clarification...

So, in NFHS I am SUPPOSED to be pointing with the whole hand? I usually point with just my index finger, is that bad?

bob jenkins · #8 (**permalink**) Thu May 15, 2003, 10:54am

Quote:

Originally posted by Back In The Saddle
Since I have my first state association camp in about a week, I suppose I need to ask the silly, obvious question and get clarification...

So, in NFHS I am SUPPOSED to be pointing with the whole hand? I usually point with just my index finger, is that bad?

Yes. Yes.

ChuckElias · #9 (**permalink**) Thu May 15, 2003, 11:28am

Quote:

Originally posted by Back In The Saddle
So, in NFHS I am SUPPOSED to be pointing with the whole hand?

Fully open hand. Thumb tucked into palm.

Quote:

I usually point with just my index finger, is that bad?

Yup, you'll definitely catch some flak for that at camp. Index finger is for pros only (and maybe FIBA, who knows?).

Chuck

rainmaker · #10 (**permalink**) Fri May 16, 2003, 09:47pm

Quote:

Originally posted by ChuckElias
Yup, you'll definitely catch some flak for that at camp. Index finger is for pros only (and maybe FIBA, who knows?).

When I had my picture in the paper last year, I was pointing with one finger. The very first thing my assignor said to me when I answered the phone was, "Why were you pointing with one finger?" Fortunately, my usually turtle-slow wit, kicked into high gear, and I replied, "A mom was asking where the bathroom was." I dodged the bullet, but I'm sure you get the point to the story.

NICK · #11 (**permalink**) Sat May 17, 2003, 04:13am

Chuck, with FIBA- one clenched fist, the other hand palm down pointing to offender's waist.

Nevadaref · #12 (**permalink**) Sat May 17, 2003, 08:22am

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Originally posted by rainmaker
but I'm sure you get the POINT to the story.

We do now!!!

mick · #13 (**permalink**) Sat May 17, 2003, 08:35am

5,4,2

BktBallRef · #14 (**permalink**) Sat May 17, 2003, 09:33am

Quote:

Originally posted by NICK
Chuck, with FIBA- one clenched fist, the other hand palm down pointing to offender's waist.

You do this when the ball goes OOB?

Back In The Saddle · #15 (**permalink**) Sat May 17, 2003, 01:00pm

Quote:

Originally posted by BktBallRef

Quote:

Originally posted by NICK
Chuck, with FIBA- one clenched fist, the other hand palm down pointing to offender's waist.

You do this when the ball goes OOB?

New speed up rules. 5 OOB violations and you're out of the game. In preseason trials, games lasted an average of 32 minutes before everyone "fouled" out. Refs really liked it.