Well...it's a start

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by HokiePaul

I've found it incredibly difficult to remember the "tipped ball" signal for backcourt. My first instinct as the Trail when the ball is tipped into the backcourt by the defense is not to stand in place and signal -- its to sprint after the two (or more) players chasing the ball in the backcourt so that I can get into a good position to officiate the play and any fast break the other direction that follows.

IMHO, that's what you should be doing. Get where you need to be to officiate the play, you can always give the tipped ball signal once you're in the the backcourt or after a Team A player has clearly gained possession of the ball.

[bob jenkins]

You can "run and tip" at the same time.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

You can "run and tip" at the same time.

And if not (as the OP was trying to get out of the way) you can also give the tip signal when the Coach starts chirping about not calling BC. Lets the Coach know what you saw right then and there.