T or No?

JRutledge

bainsey wrote
Good question. The answer is CLARITY.

How many times have we looked at a 19-ish foot shot and wondered, was that a two or a three? The two fingers at the table -- with a second of eye contact -- drives home the point, "I saw it. It was a two." It removes a lot of doubt from the table and benches.

Exactly. They often do not watch us anyway if we signal a 3 point shot and this tells everyone I saw it if they happen to see us during a close possible 3 point shot. If we do nothing they assume we are incompetent and were not looking at the play.

AllPurposeGamer wrote
That's fine, but the benefits of using the not closely guarded signal outweigh the benefits of not using it IMO...

With one signal, I can stop a coach begging for a count because he's perceived me not to be paying attention...one signal tells the coach that I'm paying attention to the criteria needed and that it's not being met. In addition it shows up on tape. Plus if you're in a situation where you have a count in your partner's area (count started in your primary), it's a more visible signal for a partner that you've given up the count and that he can pick up the match up.

I only give the "not closely guarded signal" when players are standing around. I do not give it when it is obvious that a player is further away than 6 feet.

Peace

APG

JRutledge wrote
Exactly. They often do not watch us anyway if we signal a 3 point shot and this tells everyone I saw it if they happen to see us during a close possible 3 point shot. If we do nothing they assume we are incompetent and were not looking at the play.

I only give the "not closely guarded signal" when players are standing around. I do not give it when it is obvious that a player is further away than 6 feet.

Peace

I agree, no need to use it when it's obvious...that's just going to tire one's arms out. 😀

BktBallRef

stiffler3492 wrote
You don't point two fingers at the floor when a jump shooter steps on the three point line as he releases the shot?

No sir, I don't. I raise 3 fingers when he shoots from behind the line.

AllPurposeGamer wrote
I'm guessing you don't use the "not closely guarded" signal then? There are some that advocated not using the signal because "a lack of a count means I'm not counting."

"Not closely guarded" is an approved signal.

No, I did not use it before it was approved.

I think the pros of using the signal far outweigh not using it but of course that comes with the caveat of "when in Rome" and that your mileage may vary.

I just look at the scoreboard to see if they added 2 or 3.

Tio

Ignore it... Based on your description, in my opinion he was not showing you up. "Coach the shooter's foot was on the line." Is all you need to say then get out of there.

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