[JRutledge]

The problem I see is the table personnel are not always very competent where I live. You get some that are wonderful and you get others that have no idea what to do. Even if you have a pre-game with the table that is not going to make it any better. Many times the timer will blow the horn when the sub is not even at the table and after we have given the ball to the thrower on a throw-in or FT. So I tell them to not blow that whistle unless they have been sitting at that table for several seconds and we did not acknowledge them. This helps make the table feel they do not have to blow the horn all the time. Basically if I can prevent the table from blowing the whistle I have accomplished something.

I used to not believe this, but I have changed my point of view because of the many problems I have had over the years with the table. I have also been told to use the whistle more and more at camps. It works for me.

Peace