Do you use proper NFHS signals? Not your personalized signals. Let's examine how to signal properly.

[@OpaTheOpenminded]

I was really hoping to find the signal procedure for disqualifications (players) and ejections (adult bench personnel) as a result of a flagrant, 2 technical, 3 direct/indirect technicals (coach), or 5 player fouls. Do we just use a fist and verbalize, do we point to the bench or locker (pointing in this manner is not in the NFHS Rulebook), or some other method? Do we report to the table first, or report to the coach first that their player has been disqualified (I would presume the table almost always comes first..)?

[@OfficialsInstitute]

After calling the foul, regardless of what it is, report to the table first. If the player is disqualified, the coach must be notified of this at this time and if it is a player on the court, the player would be notified last. All disqualified team members remain sitting at the team bench area. If disqualified bench personnel in an adult, they are ejected and must leave the vicinity of the playing area AND cannot communicate with the team for the remainder of the game. This is simply reported to the table and the head coach when it happens. No additional signals required.

[@cornfedlife]

You showed several hand signals that were incorrect but you didn't show how to do them correctly

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Held ball is the stop clock signal followed by the held ball signal. The hands up signal has no correct signal. It simply shouldn’t be done.

[@nemesiomedina5702]

I have forever argued with others about dual possession. Many times I’ve heard “ it’s not on his chest”. What does the chest have to do with a jump ball?

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Exactly.

[@michaelj529]

This video is very well done. Helpful! I have liked and subscribed.

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Awesome, thank you!

[@johnharrison5861]

Great video on the correct signals we have to use so that everyone know what we are calling ...

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Thank you. Appreciate your comment.

[@tombarblaferriere8801]

Clip #2: Foul at rim. Slow down. Stay there to be sure their are no dead-ball shenanigans. NFHS says that the preliminary signal should include your voice. Color, number, foul type (w signal) and consequence (w signal). Then jog (not walk) to the reporting area. Come to a stop before reporting.

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Good comment. Thanks.

[@LostLakeTribune]

In MN, both unapproved signals, are approved

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Interesting. Are they actually pictures approved by the state association or a more of a head nod, its ok sort of thing?

[@davidharris8082]

What is the signal for a airball on the second free throw?

[@OfficialsInstitute]

There isn’t one. Simply blow the whistle with your hand in the air (stop clock signal)

[@kimberlynielson2019]

Interesting video on signals. Would have liked to see the charge call along with the offensive off ball call.

[@OfficialsInstitute]

I think we make another Rule Review on signals before the next season.

[@j51969]

I understand the comment about verticality signal not being approved. I do think in key situations used sparingly it conveys good information. NF should adopt this as a mechanic in the future.

[@OfficialsInstitute]

It is true, that some signals that are unapproved by the NFHS, can be used to give further explanation to coaches on what happened, however, this really should only be used after an approved signal has been given. Signaling during live play to convey nothing happened could lead to differing signals if your partner calls a foul and you do not, or distract you from the next, immediate contact that may happen as a result. Thanks for your input.

[@j51969]

@@OfficialsInstitute I agree live play can be tricky especially if a partner comes in with a foul call on same play. Ouch