Player control signal?

[APG]

Originally Posted by rekent

I absolutely agree and wish I could just go with this always. I have had evaluators rip me, repeatedly, because I "do not have a sufficient understanding of basic mechanics" because I don't do a by-the-book PC call.

Stupid...

I'm guessing they'd get on you for using fists on the hips for a block instead of hands on the hip (which is another weak signal)...but when in Rome.

[OKREF]

I had a PC last night. Just came out with the punch. When I reported, used the PC signal. I rarely go behind the head on the initial play anymore.

[rekent]

Originally Posted by APG

I'm guessing they'd get on you for using fists on the hips for a block instead of hands on the hip (which is another weak signal)...but when in Rome.

Oh yes, I have been dinged for that one too... and yet when the same person officiates guess what I see?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by rekent

Oh yes, I have been dinged for that one too... and yet when the same person officiates guess what I see?

Don't know your experience level but if you are relatively new or trying to move up to the the observor's level one of the things they want to know is if you do know all the proper mechanics.

Before you can vary from the book you have to prove that you know the book.

[rekent]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Don't know your experience level but if you are relatively new or trying to move up to the the observor's level one of the things they want to know is if you do know all the proper mechanics.

Before you can vary from the book you have to prove that you know the book.

I'm 4 years in so not brand new, but no respect yet either I suppose. I've shown I know the book from exams though too.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by rekent

I'm 4 years in so not brand new, but no respect yet either I suppose. I've shown I know the book from exams though too.

Rules knowledge (check), mechanics (?), rules application (?), judgment (?).

I'm in my 11th season and still work on improving my mechanics. I am very strong with my table presentation but seeing myself on video a lot this season I see I still need a lot of improvement with my mechanics/posture/body movement after I blow my whistle and before I move to report my fouls.

Also, a lot of what observers tell you is to see if you can listen and adjust. Next time that observer sees you he'll notice whether or not you changed your mechanics accordingly. It also prepares you for when you start working for mulitple supervisors at the HS level and above.

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Rules knowledge (check), mechanics (?), rules application (?), judgment (?).

game management (?), experience (?), court presence (?), ...just to add a few more.

I am sure there are many more we could add to create a well rounded official...

...I know Mark, BEER (?) is one of them...

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by RookieDude

game management (?), experience (?), court presence (?), ...just to add a few more.

I am sure there are many more we could add to create a well rounded official...

...I know Mark, BEER (?) is one of them...

No - MEDS (!)

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by rekent

I'm 4 years in so not brand new, but no respect yet either I suppose. I've shown I know the book from exams though too.

Figure 34 in the book. Plus the direction, as others have noted.

[OKREF]

Originally Posted by APG

I'm guessing they'd get on you for using fists on the hips for a block instead of hands on the hip (which is another weak signal)...but when in Rome.

Agreed. Initial call, use the fist. At the table I go with the hands.