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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:52pm
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IAABO took the "Not Closely Guarded" signal off their signal chart this year. Had my first game of the season today, a "junior varsity" Catholic middle school game. Used the signal four times in two games. It took me a few years to get used to using the signal. I hope that it isn't going to take me a few years to get used to not using the signal.
I'm not IAABO...but, by taking "the signal off their signal chart" does that mean that you CAN NOT use the signal at all, or that you ARE NOT REQUIRED to use the "closely guarded" signal?
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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 06:16pm
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By taking "the signal off their signal chart" does that mean that you CAN NOT use the signal at all, or that you ARE NOT REQUIRED to use the "closely guarded" signal?
Our local interpreter told us not to use it anymore.
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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 06:20pm
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I'm not IAABO...
Just what part of "For IAABO Members' Eyes Only" did you not understand? Don't ever apply for a job at MI6.
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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 06:47pm
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Just what part of "For IAABO Members' Eyes Only" did you not understand? Don't ever apply for a job at M16.
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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:34pm
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We don't use that signal here, anyway. As we're taught, if they're not closely guarded, just don't signal.
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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:41pm
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Don't get the thinking behind taking away a signal that gives additional information...its use can only help an official.
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Don't get the thinking behind taking away a signal that gives additional information...its use can only help an official.
IMO, NCAAW has the right attitude on this. (Can't speak for men's.) Useful tools are useful when used properly.
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:31am
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IMO, NCAAW has the right attitude on this. (Can't speak for men's.) Useful tools are useful when used properly.
The signal is in both codes. And I believe it came from the Men's side first BTW. Remember NCAAW are trying to be like the NBA, and they do not have such a signal.

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Don't get the thinking behind taking away a signal that gives additional information...its use can only help an official.
We're taught the thinking is: "If the official's not counting, the player is not closely guarded." So we are told not to use it.

FWIW, I agree with you APG.
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We're taught the thinking is: "If the official's not counting, the player is not closely guarded." So we are told not to use it.

FWIW, I agree with you APG.
The common use of this signal seems more beneficial from what I'd hope might be the perspective of a coach (as sensed back when I was one). When a coach sees the "Not Closely Guarded" signal used, that gives visible evidence that the official is actively engaged in the action. Without its use the coach doesn't readily know if active engagement is existent on the part of the responsible official or not. Or at least he can't be quite as sure.
Enough of stating the obvious by one not affiliated with IAABO, thus not permitted to participate in the thread anyway because it wasn't for my eyes to begin with.
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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:44pm
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We don't use that signal here, anyway. As we're taught, if they're not closely guarded, just don't signal.
Excpet that not signalling can also mean "official isn't looking" or "official forgets to do his job" or "official applies NCAAW rules to HS game".
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Excpet that not signalling can also mean "official isn't looking" or "official forgets to do his job" or "official applies NCAAW rules to HS game".
And that is why getting rid of the signal is silly. The signal tells everyone what you are doing and why you do not have a count.

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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 02:31pm
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Just what part of "For IAABO Members' Eyes Only" did you not understand? Don't ever apply for a job at M16.
#1, any chance to ridicule the IAABO can't be ignored.

#2, it's MI6, not M16.
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:27pm
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#1, any chance to ridicule the IAABO can't be ignored.

#2, it's MI6, not M16.
...I like it...

...btw BBR...you've been around the block a time or two...jumping threads here a little...

what's your take on my State of Washington's interp of a "stationary elbow"?...IOW the elbow can be stationary during a pivot.
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 05:50pm
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BBR...you've been around the block a time or two...jumping threads here a little...what's your take on my State of Washington's interp of a "stationary elbow"?...the elbow can be stationary during a pivot.
Warning. This thread is about to be hijacked. Please remain calm, and stay in your seats.
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