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Old Wed Dec 05, 2007, 12:21pm
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Originally Posted by JRutledge
If that is the concern, I have never had that problem in all the years I have been officiating. Also when the quarter is over, I also wave my hands to signify the quarter, half or game is over. I have never had anyone not know what I or my partners were calling at the end of the game. Also during quarter and half breaks, there is a shot of some kind coming at the end of the period.

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If you are going to whistle at the end of a quarter, I think it's appropriate to wave the hands as a signal. Many people look to the official when his/her whistle is sounded and to do nothing except start walking somewhere is not good communication.
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