"Hand checks are NON shooting fouls!"

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I can't say I see many holds on shots, either. It's typically a block, or "illegal contact," as we're instructed to call it. (I suppose all fouls are illegal contact, so it's hard to go wrong there.) I still can't rule out a hand check.

I've always tried to be precise with the type of foul, but I'm starting to get the impression most really don't care.

Bingo. I just go with whatever seems to come first to my mind.

That said, I will *always* show a hit to the head on a drive regardless if it's in the mechanics chart or not -- especially if it's contact that would likely receive a pass had it been anywhere else -- I want the coaches to know I called it because of the head contact.

[Indianaref]

Originally Posted by Rich

Bingo. I just go with whatever seems to come first to my mind.

That said, I will *always* show a hit to the head on a drive regardless if it's in the mechanics chart or not -- especially if it's contact that would likely receive a pass had it been anywhere else -- I want the coaches to know I called it because of the head contact.

I also do this....always have one of the other official tell me that is not the appropriate signal, I always thank them for the info

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Indianaref

I also do this....always have one of the other official tell me that is not the appropriate signal, I always thank them for the info

Give the approved signal first -- then add the supplementary information

[mj]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Give the approved signal first -- then add the supplementary information

I give the approved signal but verbalize, 'hit them in the head.'

[Indianaref]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Give the approved signal first -- then add the supplementary information

I do!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Indianaref

I do!

Depending on who the other official is, then ignore him/her.