Backcourt Violation? with Video

[referee99]

Originally Posted by Freddy

One item in particular I was interested to see in the video was the unofficial spread-arms signal used by the official. I don't think the official meant it as the standard "not closely guarded" signal. That, to me anyway, clearly conveyed the message, "I saw what just happened but I've got nothing." Seems to be like what soccer has with their "play on" signal.
I like that and wouldn't mind seeing it or something similar become a standard signal.

I could see the other point of view (don't use the mechanic), but it seemed the best way to communicate to all at the time.