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Old Tue Mar 31, 2015, 07:43pm
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Technical Foul Signal Sequence

What is your mechanics sequence/cadence when calling a technical foul?

By definition, this is a foul so the clock should be stopped with the fist. However, I don't think I have ever stopped the clock with my hand up with the fist for a T during a live ball.

I think I usually go straight to the T, or sometimes go up with an open hand before making the T signal.

What is your signal sequence? Does it vary for live ball vs dead ball TF?
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Old Tue Mar 31, 2015, 08:03pm
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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.
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Old Tue Mar 31, 2015, 08:36pm
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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.
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Old Tue Mar 31, 2015, 09:07pm
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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.)
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Old Tue Mar 31, 2015, 09:09pm
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Is there a different sequence when a player calls a technical on an official?


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Old Wed Apr 01, 2015, 09:16am
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Multiple whistles with open hand, stop whistling and give T signal.
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Old Wed Apr 01, 2015, 09:32am
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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.
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Old Wed Apr 01, 2015, 10:05am
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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.
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Old Wed Apr 01, 2015, 10:40am
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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.
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Old Wed Apr 01, 2015, 11:22am
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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.
Yeah, I posed the question because - as mentioned - I never go up with the fist. I'll either go up with the open hand or go straight to the T, and it really just depends on the situation. Most of the time the person being penalized is looking at me. If this is the case, I go straight to the T signal. If they are not looking, I'll generally blow the whistle with an open hand before giving the T signal. I want them to see the signal before I take it to the scorer's table.

I was waiting for the mechanics fanatics to say that the appropriate stop clock for foul signal was the fist. I'm pleasantly surprised that we haven't seen that yet.
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Old Fri Apr 03, 2015, 07:01pm
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If the clock is running, I put a fist up.

If the clock is stopped I usually go straight to the T signal.
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Old Fri Apr 03, 2015, 08:10pm
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I've never used a fist or an open palm. Straight to T signal
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Old Fri Apr 03, 2015, 08:24pm
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Middle finger, palm.

Just kidding.
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Old Sat Apr 04, 2015, 05:03pm
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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.
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Old Sat Apr 04, 2015, 06:15pm
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If the clock is running, I put a fist up.

If the clock is stopped I usually go straight to the T signal.
This is how I do it. For me, a foul is a fist, but I don't think anyone cares or even notices your initial arm movements. They just see the T.
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