I've heard some partners say "let it hit." I don't use it.

On one-and-one, I do make a point of saying "one-and-one...ball is LIVE"

YMMV

Let It Hit ...
 

Mine too. If you're going to say something, note the "if", you might as well say something that is correct.

Confucius Say ...
 

Always listen to bob.

Why? The ball is live during any free throw.

Give That Man A Cigar ...
 

Good point. Really good point.

Why do you look at the table? :confused: Is it not your job to watch the players? The first time you miss the quick elbow to the gut or chops because you are looking at the table, you will find out that there is not a good answer for the coach. The table will not commit a foul. And what are you looking for anyway? The table does not have to approve how many shots are to be taken, and the calling official should have already communicated that number to the lead.

Same in our state.

Know your audience.

I don't look at the table. I signal that way while I back out, making sure the thrower secures my bounced ball, and watching the other players.

I check each position, making sure everyone is legally in, correct the toes if necessary, then just "1", "2", "3" or "1 and 1". As previously said, "More is not always better."

For "1 and 1" I am currently between two styles. I am trying to get into the one bounce "1 and 1" then bounce to shooter. I am trying to drop the hold ball and say "1 and 1" while holding it habit.

Try having the free throw shooter hold the camera.

When administering a one and one, I quote 9-1-4 verbatim. None of this "hit the rim" nonsense. Too vague. :D

So you just say 9 dash 1 dash 4.. And then bounce the ball?

And make eye contact with my partners to be SURE we are in one and one and that players are aware of the status. Simple things to avoid correctable error situations.

1 - On tape is it possible to see the difference between an official signaling 1 or 2 throws with one hand? It seems as if most videos are filmed from the last row of the stands and are zoomed out so one can see about half of the court at one time so there would be no way to tell how many fingers the official is holding up.

2 - Miscommunications also occur when an official signals the correct number of throws yet says the wrong number. There is no way that will show up on the video tape.

It seems as if a lot of people on this forum are overly concerned with video tapes not being able to prove that they didn't make a mistake. If someone thinks you made a mistake then it is up to them to actually show the mistake. If you said and signaled the correct number of throws then you have nothing to worry about, the video will not disprove you. You don't need to worry that maybe your signal didn't show up on the video.