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Originally posted by blindzebra
It's okay to have a late whistle. Even with experience we will be late from time to time, because we will hold the whistle to let the play happen.
You will undoubtedly hear, "That was late!" Your reply, "Yes, but it was RIGHT." 
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Sometimes, especially when your are new and feeling your way, between the time you see the call and the time you blow the whistle, a fan or coach will shout out the call.
"Travel!" This will often cause one to hesitate even a moment longer. By now the action has proceeded far enough that it is easy to think "too late now," and forget it, even though the call may have been obvious, to you and everyone else. Blow the whistle, even though it may seem veeery late. There is no time limit on getting something right. Also, when you do blow a late whistle after a verbal call from one side, the other side will invariably say, "You're letting them call the game!" This is usually not worthy of a response.