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I don't know Chuck...
How many new guys have you told "put some air in that whistle!" Or they blow it for far too long (no pun intended.)
During a game, you want a very strong, short blast. It's very loud in an enclosed space like a bedroom but just right in a gym. Using protection allows you to "tweet" away without discomfort.
Other things about whistles you won't read in the book:
Listen very carefully to the "tweet" you here in the nba or nc2ab games on the TV. Short! Sharp! Sweet! Go for the same strong tone and length every time.
During the game, avoid blowing the whistle right in someone's ear. That's why you will see many referees turn their head or hold a hand over their whistle when in a crowd.
Don't toss the ball to start a game with a whistle in your mouth. Blow it, drop it, then step in for the toss.
Always have a spare along with an extra lanyard or smitty.
Don't use a football whistle on the basketball court - EVER! Sounds bad, looks bad, is bad! Basketball requires a "peerless" whistle that does not use a pea in the barrel. Ask your local sports store about the difference!
(I know this is long winded again but it's for the new guy!)
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