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Old Mon Dec 09, 2013, 01:53pm
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Here in Ohio there are a few things we do differently than other states.

We are instructed not to use the NFHS team control signal when signaling a team control foul. Instead we are told to use the NFHS player-control signal for all player- and team-control fouls. This has been the case since OHSAA added the mechanic eight years ago.

Ohio officials in Central Ohio are told not to sound the whistle when the horn sounds to end a period. Even if there is a last-second shot that is going to be a close call, officials are being told not to hit the whistle and to only wave the basket off immediately.

Are there differences in other parts of the country?
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Old Mon Dec 09, 2013, 02:03pm
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Are there differences in other parts of the country?
Yes. Many. Almost any thread that deals with mechanics will have some "but in my state ..." comment.

Most of which don't really matter and most of which are only noticeable to other officials.
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Old Mon Dec 09, 2013, 04:47pm
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Here in Ohio there are a few things we do differently than other states.

We are instructed not to use the NFHS team control signal when signaling a team control foul. Instead we are told to use the NFHS player-control signal for all player- and team-control fouls. This has been the case since OHSAA added the mechanic eight years ago.

Ohio officials in Central Ohio are told not to sound the whistle when the horn sounds to end a period. Even if there is a last-second shot that is going to be a close call, officials are being told not to hit the whistle and to only wave the basket off immediately.

Are there differences in other parts of the country?
That's recommended for all parts of the state. It's also not recommended to use the whistle for bringing in subs and the "long switch" mechanic that was brought back this year by the Fed has also been nixed. Yeah!
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Old Mon Dec 09, 2013, 05:37pm
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That's recommended for all parts of the state. It's also not recommended to use the whistle for bringing in subs and the "long switch" mechanic that was brought back this year by the Fed has also been nixed. Yeah!
I'm not sure I could function. A whistle when bringing in subs is something I do without even thinking. Couldn't imagine not doing it -- it sounds so foreign when a JV officials *doesn't* do it.
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That's recommended for all parts of the state. It's also not recommended to use the whistle for bringing in subs and the "long switch" mechanic that was brought back this year by the Fed has also been nixed. Yeah!
How do you let your partners know you are bringing in subs without a whistle...a loud yell or maybe a Ka Kaw-Ka Kaw?
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How do you let your partners know you are bringing in subs without a whistle...a loud yell or maybe a Ka Kaw-Ka Kaw?
There is this thing called a horn that is supposed to sound when there is a sub at the table. Sometimes this horn thing suffers an operator error and a whistle is needed.
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How do you let your partners know you are bringing in subs without a whistle...a loud yell or maybe a Ka Kaw-Ka Kaw?
For me, it depends on the noise level in the gym and the situation. Saturday I was in a huge gym that only had 1 set of bleachers pulled out and about 50 fans. I just yelled out "subs" during free throws. But all other situations I hit my whistle.
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What is a concussion headband and how does it differ from a normal headband??
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Old Mon Dec 09, 2013, 06:28pm
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For me, it depends on the noise level in the gym and the situation. Saturday I was in a huge gym that only had 1 set of bleachers pulled out and about 50 fans. I just yelled out "subs" during free throws. But all other situations I hit my whistle.
That is disconcerting

We actually get a mixed bag here and a lot does depend on the noise level - some whistles and some yelling, sadly no Ka Kaw-Ka Kaw (although I have been tempted to give it a try).

Our brand spanking new Washington Mechanics Manual actually states for subs, "...the responsible official should blow the whistle (if needed to get attention) and hold the 'stop the clock' signal..."
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What is a concussion headband and how does it differ from a normal headband??
There was a picture of it on this forum within the past week, I think
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There is this thing called a horn that is supposed to sound when there is a sub at the table. Sometimes this horn thing suffers an operator error and a whistle is needed.
Exactly. And what we have found is that it really promotes good mechanics and communication between officials. The official bringing in the subs is sure to position himself with hand up where the administering official can see him/her and the administering official I mean is really careful not to put the ball in play until eye contact is made and the A-OK is given. It also improves the performance of the table personnel too because we remind the horn operator that we will require a horn after you are comfortable the subs have been recorded. And if the operator forgets, we just remind him with "horn please" rather than a whistle and that's usually the last time that happens.
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Here in Ohio there are a few things we do differently than other states.

We are instructed not to use the NFHS team control signal when signaling a team control foul.
In Georgia, the player control signal disappeared 4-5 years ago. We use the Team Control signal on all offensive fouls. Also…..Walking while reporting is encouraged.
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In Georgia, the player control signal disappeared 4-5 years ago. We use the Team Control signal on all offensive fouls. Also…..Walking while reporting is encouraged.
The PC signal is the dumbest signal in the book. It is difficult for me to go back and forth between FIBA with their offensive foul signal and FED with the goofy PC signal.

PC fouls need to be sold. The hand to the back of my head signal is the weakest signal in the book.

I don't like walking while reporting- Coming to a stop gives the scorer that extra second to make sure they are on the same page as you.
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