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Originally Posted by CNJref

And another unrelated question/concern as a new official is how to remember to put my open hand up on the type of out of bounds when a player either steps on the line or bounces the ball on the line and keeps playing. My instinct is to run towards where the infraction occurred pointing at the ground. I always point the direction and verbalize the color, instead of putting up my open hand as I would when a ball is just passed or shot out of bounds.

I still do this more often then I probably should and no evaluator or assignor has ever said anything to me about it.

So I wouldnt worry about it too much but like any other mechanic, practice will make both of us better. I would just stand in front of a mirror and practice raising your hand first then pointing to the spot if you feel so inclined.

Thanks for the reminder to practice this. I did it tonight when a player on a drive toward the basket stepped on the endline. I blew my whistle and pointed to the spot without first signaling the violation.