Mechanics Question
 

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!!!

...and Widely Scattered Light Toward Morning
 

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). :)

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

I just use the TC signal.

The Rest of the Story
 

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

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.

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.

. . . and Then
 

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.

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

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

+1

Hey, Bird Dog You're On The Wrong Trail ...
 

Agree.

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

Elementary ...
 

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

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

Illegal Screen ...
 

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