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[bainsey]

We don't use that signal here, anyway. As we're taught, if they're not closely guarded, just don't signal.

[APG]

Don't get the thinking behind taking away a signal that gives additional information...its use can only help an official.

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by APG

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.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

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.

Peace

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

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.

Peace

I'm referring to the NCAAW printed accepted practice and ability of using additional signals to help explain/sell calls and no-calls.

[Maineac]

Originally Posted by APG

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.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Maineac

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.

[Adam]

I'm still using it, as I deem appropriate, until I'm told not to.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bainsey

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".

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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.

Peace