Mechanics Question

[wjc3]

First time posting, long time reading....

Offensive player A2 sets an illegal screen on defender B1. What are the correct NFHS mechanics for this call?

Thanks!!!

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by wjc3

First time posting, long time reading....

Offensive player A2 sets an illegal screen on defender B1. What are the correct NFHS mechanics for this call?

Thanks!!!

I'll give a partial answer.

10-6-6: If from behind, it is pushing, for which a signal is given at the back of the book.

Since this forum thrives on the basis of shared participatory responses, I'll let others chime in on other possible situations perhaps meriting a different mechanic (signal).

[PAULK1]

prelim should be TC signal, you can verbalize illegal screen (with TC signal) when reporting to table.

[Adam]

I just use the TC signal.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by wjc3

First time posting, long time reading....

Offensive player A2 sets an illegal screen on defender B1. What are the correct NFHS mechanics for this call?

Thanks!!!

If not from behind, then 4-7-1, a block. For which also a signal is provided.

[billyu2]

In our area, most have been taught not to use the "block" or "push" signal.
Fist (obviously) then TC signal in the direction play will be going. Many will verbalize "illegal screen" as well.
Then we indicate the throw-in spot. If you have/use the NFHS Officials Manual you can find this on 3.4.2B p.69.

[APG]

Me personally:

Fist up...punch the other way while verbalizing "illegal screen." At the table, color, number, illegal screen (while giving a block signal), then team control signal.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by wjc3

Offensive player A2 sets an illegal screen on defender B1. What are the correct NFHS mechanics for this call?

Since it's a team-control foul, signal in the direction of the non-fouling team's basket.

These three responses I gave together answer the question you asked.

DISCLAIMER: You asked about the correct NFHS mechanics, not what we do. There is a difference for a variety of reasons, not all of them bad. Variances from NFHS mechanics are not uncommon. Having heard a variety of responses here, and likely more to come, be sure to check with your supervisor or assigner and verify what is expected of you in your area.

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Me personally:

Fist up...punch the other way while verbalizing "illegal screen." At the table, color, number, illegal screen (while giving a block signal), then team control signal.

When in doubt, follow a moderator! This is also the mechanic that I use.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Me personally:

Fist up...punch the other way while verbalizing "illegal screen." At the table, color, number, illegal screen (while giving a block signal), then team control signal.

Actually the NF sequence is everything you said, but after the "punch" you give the preliminary signal of the type of foul. If an illegal screen and block is what you want to use, then you use that signal. Then you go tot he table as suggested.

I know I may not go through all that process, but that is the official sequence.

Peace

[JeroenB]

Originally Posted by allpurposegamer

me personally:

Fist up...punch the other way while verbalizing "illegal screen." at the table, color, number, illegal screen (while giving a block signal), then team control signal.

+1

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

After the "punch" you give the preliminary signal of the type of foul. If an illegal screen and block is what you want to use, then you use that signal.

Agree.

Also, since many of these illegal screens are away from the ball, I will often use the optional "bird dog" signal.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Actually the NF sequence is everything you said, but after the "punch" you give the preliminary signal of the type of foul. If an illegal screen and block is what you want to use, then you use that signal. Then you go to the table as suggested.

Don't forget to point to the spot where the ball will be inbounded.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Me personally:

Fist up...punch the other way while verbalizing "illegal screen." At the table, color, number, illegal screen (while giving a block signal), then team control signal.

This is how I was taught except instead of "illegal screen", we were taught to say "offense".

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Welpe

This is how I was taught except instead of "illegal screen", we were taught to say "offense".

I'll say "Illegal Screen" when I give the block signal.