Which of these statements correctly describes the signaling sequence for a point and fault?

• A. Whistle, show which team is awarded the point, then signal the fault
• B. Whistle, signal the fault, then show the point
• C. Whistle and signal at the same time
• D. Show the point, then whistle and signal the fault

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is how officials communicate a rally ending that includes both a scoring result and a fault. After the whistle stops play, the first clear message is which team earned the point. That point signal leaves no doubt about the rally’s outcome for players, coaches, and spectators. Only after the point has been identified should the official convey the fault that caused or contributed to that outcome. This order keeps the audience focused on who scored first, then explains why, reducing confusion.

So, the proper sequence is to stop play with the whistle, indicate the team that receives the point, and then signal the fault. Signaling the fault before naming the point can muddy the outcome, signaling both at once can be unclear, and waiting to signal the point after calling the fault delays the clear result.