Technical Foul Signal Sequence

[ODog]

Like you, I've never seen/used the fist. Not saying what I do is right/wrong, just providing it below for the sake of a discussion I am also interested in:

Raised open hand, T signal, point to the offender, inform my partner(s) what's happening, report.

[Mechanicsman]

The only time I have ever used a fist was when I had to look to make sure the ball was not yet at the disposal after a made bucket before signaling T. I suppose I go straight to the T during dead ball and stop the clock with an open hand live ball. Never thought about it really.

[bainsey]

Tweet, fist up, T.

If it's administrative, I'm already at the table, so I report, tell opposing coach to choose his shooter, and communicate with my partner. If it's on a player, the sequence can vary. I speak with my partner first, then report. (I don't do bird dogs.)

[Mark Padgett]

Is there a different sequence when a player calls a technical on an official?

Multiple whistles with open hand, stop whistling and give T signal.

[Raymond]

One whistle, no fist, left palm to right index finger. I report quickly, tell my partners what is going to happen next, and keep the game moving.

[HokiePaul]

If the clock is running, I would go with a open hand "stop clock" signal and whistle, followed by the "T" signal and verbalize "Technical foul". If the clock has already been stopped, then there is no need for a stop clock signal and I would go right to the "T" signal and whistle.

That said, I'm sure there have been times where I went right to the whistle and "T" signal with a running clock. I've never gone with a fist first ... and haven't ever seen that in my area.

[Rich]

I'm just waiting for the "I haven't called a technical in umpety-teen years" crowd to say they don't know cause they don't call them.

[Drizzle]

Originally Posted by HokiePaul

If the clock is running, I would go with a open hand "stop clock" signal and whistle, followed by the "T" signal and verbalize "Technical foul". If the clock has already been stopped, then there is no need for a stop clock signal and I would go right to the "T" signal and whistle.

That said, I'm sure there have been times where I went right to the whistle and "T" signal with a running clock. I've never gone with a fist first ... and haven't ever seen that in my area.

This is exactly what I do.