How Do You Toss the Ball (Opening Tip)?

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by Adam

I don't say anything. I don't try to lull them, fool them, or anything, but I don't want them timing it too well, either.

The players should all know that when the official steps into the circle the jump is about to occur!

[Luis]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

The players should all know that when the official steps into the circle the jump is about to occur!

well.. some folks would hold the ball too long and the players just pre-jump, lol

[reffish]

One quick blast of whistle, step into circle use one hand like a jump shot, but more like a shot put into the air and as I toss, I am telling players, see you at halftime, I watch the ball go up (the one time I watch the ball in the air) and observe when the players tap the ball. After that, I turtle and hope that I don't get plowed over.

[j51969]

I work out so I dont have to use my hands.....

[APG]

Originally Posted by j51969

I work out so I dont have to use my hands.....

What do you mean?

[Amesman]

Early on I was kind of chided by a few vets for using two hands, because I'm fairly tall. Especially around younger kids. Since then, I've done it with one hand, basically squeezing fingers and thumb together when my arm becomes fully extended (have to stop doing that). Always have to remember to get the right balance of thumb and finger pressure or, sure enough, that 45-degree-angle thing could take over.

Going to stand under a hoop and practice from now on.