Signal for scatter rucking?

[Deeps]

I had occasion this week to penalise a player for taking out an opponent off the ball. When I was next across the other side of the pitch for a line out, the TJ (coach of the offender) politely inquired what the penalty had been awarded for, as he had not seen one of my customary clear signals.

I had to admit that I had not used one for, without the use of a lot of theatrical
gesturing, I could not think of a suitable signal. I have always been advised that in this situation one should mimic the action being penalised however I had not wanted to frighten the players.

Any suggestions? :chin:

 

[Gareth-Lee Smith]

Good question.

I wouldn't have used a signal to be honest. The IRB, as you say, has not prescribed one and it's not within my remit to create a signal. I'm sure the referee that team next saw in a similar situation would not use the same signal, so for consistency's sake I'd leave it out.

 

[Jacko]

Obstruction perhaps?

 

[Bryan]

I've used the obstruction signal for offences of this nature. It does the trick.

 

[Emmet Murphy]

Maybe the signal for an early tackle? I too find it difficult where there is no formal signal - I try to give the verbal explanation a lot louder than normal but obviously that isn't much use to those on the touchline unless I bellow!!

 

[Padster]

Erm, I can't find a signal for an early tackle in my law book.

 

[Deeps]

The obstruction signal is a good one, thanks guys. I will store that one away.

 

[Emmet Murphy]

Erm, I can't find a signal for an early tackle in my law book.

Hmmm - I can't either!! Must be one I've seen on TV and then just assumed it was there without checking!!

 

[beckett50]

You could also use the shoving that can be used for a lineout offence.

I suppose at a push you could use the 'not binding' signal, since that is what the player is primarily guilty of. Didn't there used to be a signal for an illegal tackle?

 

[KML1]

I suppose if it wasn't a push, you could go for the pulling signal.

Ive used a generic "shoulder charge" signal in the past which seems to have done the job. Think as long as there is a loud verbal explanation as well, you'd be safe.


There are plenty of things not in the good book that we all do, but that's for another thread me thinks....

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