For IAABO Members's Eyes Only ...

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by hoopguy

Six feet from toe to toe is a lot farther apart than refs have been calling/counting.

This was also covered at our conference on Saturday. The presenter -- a board interpreter from central Maine -- used a tape measure to illustrate the very point hoopguy mentions. The interpreter held the tape measure at waist level, pulled out the tape, and instructed "stop me when I reach six feet." Most of us told him to stop at the right time.

As for the not-closely-guarded signal, I could take it or leave it. I don't find it to be the stupidest mechanic (that's another thread), but I don't see what's so ambiguous about not doing it. If the official isn't counting, shouldn't we rightfully assume he's still engaged?