Illegal Use of Hands

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

True, the majority of the time, but it can serve to help sell and/or explain the call sometimes - especially in states that do not want HS officials using supplementary signals that aren't currently in the manual.

I don't usually verbalize calls, but I do when I call a handcheck. I do the signal and loudly say "two hands!". The players hear that and adjust.

I am thinking a lot about when to verbalize a call. I agree that a coach's question can be answered before it is asked by verbalizing the call. I am unsure about these "potential problems" that others speak of. For me though, sticking to the book is never a bad idea.

Originally Posted by VaTerp

IMO any offical who says "reach" or even has that word in their vocabulary should suffer physical punishment.

That seems harsh, doesn't it?