"Unofficial" signals

Any rule set really, but specifically NFHS. What unofficial signals do you use? Are there ones you avoid? This could include anything from signals after fouls to communication signals between partners.

[Adam]

I avoid the foul tip like the plague on blocked shots.

We communicate that we're in the bonus once we get to the sixth team foul.

[BillyMac]

Connecticut is 100% IAABO, and this is not an official IAABO signal. We're a bunch of rebels here in the Land Of Steady Habits. In fact, were more like a motorcycle gang than an officiating organization.

Tapping one's chest is the IAABO signal that one has the coverage on the last shot. It's not in the official IAABO signal chart, but it is in the IAABO mechanics manual, so you decide if it's an "official," or "unofficial", IAABO signal.

Originally Posted by AremRed

... communication signals between partners.

Veteran old timers, here in my little corner of Connecticut, will, during a break in the action, extend their arm, with a fist, toward their partner, and rotate their fist clockwise, and counterclockwise, in a ratcheting manner. This is our secret code for, "It's getting a little too physical out here. Let's tighten it up a little". Of course, now that I've told you, I'm going to have to kill you.

Here in my little corner of Connecticut, we use these three signals, even though they're not in the stupid official IAABO signal chart.

[JRutledge]

Delayed dead ball is a signal under NF rules. If you use NF rules, then that would be appropriate.

I have been known to use the "tip signal" on out of bounds play. I have also used the "Gator chop" on held balls that were topped by a defender. No one has ever cared either way.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Delayed dead ball is a signal under NF rules. If you use NF rules, then that would be appropriate.

Please don't get me started. I don't know why IAABO switched from NFHS mechanics to IAABO mechanics to begin with.

[JRutledge]

I am not talking about switching, just stating that signal is in the rulebook. It is not a "special" mechanic to a state or organization, this was in the actual rulebook, not the mechanics book. Or is this something they leave out with those combined books?

Peace

[Raymond]

When communicating information with my partners, the last thing I'm worrying about is whether or not it is an "official" signal.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

When communicating information with my partners, the last thing I'm worrying about is whether or not it is an "official" signal.

Interesting, because whenever I make any signal not listed in the book during a camp or observation I get dinged for it.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Interesting, because whenever I make any signal not listed in the book during a camp or observation I get dinged for it.

Signals toward your partners? Like the hook 'em Horns signal to make sure the crew knows the bonus is in effect? Acknowledging who has the last shot?

I can see unauthorized signals towards the table being dinged.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Interesting, because whenever I make any signal not listed in the book during a camp or observation I get dinged for it.

Well considering that the "kick signal" was used for years as well as the new "tip signal" long before they were approved, I guess it depends on what the information you are sending.

Peace