[williebfree]

Slow Whistles are good... But they get moans and groans from players, coaches and fans. Of course, the impression is that YOU are slow.

Last night, as the trail on the tableside (two-whistle mechanics), I had two rival schools with equal talent "doing battle" with an alternating lead occurring throughout the 2nd half.

The star center of the home team pushes the opponent while attempting to deny the inbound pass. She had her hand on the back of the opposing center and successfully deflected the pass to a teammate who quickly made an outlet pass by the time I could "reposition" my whistle and make the call.

The home team coach got very vocal about the late whistle and being influenced by the other coach. The visiting coach did have a booming voice and had barked, "That's a push!"

I calmly approached the home team coach and explained the delay was caused by MY whistle (it slipped out as I tried to blow it the first time.)

Needless to say, my inadvertant "slow whistle" was an interesting experience.