NFHS June 6, 2013 Release ...

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I know what they said, but that is not the real benefit of the signal and not the reason officials used the signal in the first place. Officials were using this signal long before the NF approved it.

Peace

That may be the way you're using it but they're pretty much telling us to help the players play.

The kick signal you referred to above was used after the whistle to communicate what the call was. It was not an aide to the player while the ball was still in play.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

That may be the way you're using it but they're pretty much telling us to help the players play.

The kick signal you referred to above was used after the whistle to communicate what the call was. It was not an aide to the player while the ball was still in play.

I have never been under the impression that any of the players directly involved in the play even knows what we are signaling or doing. Usually the play happens so fast that if we are going to call a violation there is no time to give this signal in the first place. I have given the signal when I was telling others why I was not calling a violation, but that is rather rare.

Peace

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I have never been under the impression that any of the players directly involved in the play even knows what we are signaling or doing. Usually the play happens so fast that if we are going to call a violation there is no time to give this signal in the first place. I have given the signal when I was telling others why I was not calling a violation, but that is rather rare.

Peace

A player chasing a basketball rarely turns his head to see if the official is giving some kind of signal

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

A player chasing a basketball rarely turns his head to see if the official is giving some kind of signal

An offensive player is racing for the ball to prevent an easy basket as well, which is usually the case in these situations.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

A player chasing a basketball rarely turns his head to see if the official is giving some kind of signal.

Sometimes they'll (offense, or defense) take a peek out of the corner of their eye to see if the official is counting for a closely guarded situation.