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Originally Posted by Ch1town
Double whistles on plays to the basket (at most points in the game NOT just EOG situations) are a good thing in 3 person games. It solidifies the call & negates most pushback as 2 officials called it, so perception-wise, it must be right 
In the paint, a triple whistle isn't a bad thing either... |
I understand the concept of the "confirmation" whistle but I would say steer clear of doing this just to help your partner. If you saw the contact then blow, no problem.
That being said, double whistles are good at times but if you watch NBA games, which I'm sure most don't! Ha they have a lot of single whistles on obvious fouls and that's because they are very aware of their partners and only have whistles when they are absolutely certain the official who "should" be blowing doesn't and then they come in with their whistle. Its not a secondary whistle because it is more than likely a dual coverage area. For example, a player who gets obviously bodychecked on the way to the hole, the trail and slot are aware that it is headed to the hoop and will allow the lead to blow and if for whatever reason, he doesn't react then the slot or trail will react accordingly.
I would much rather have a double whistle on a difficult play than on an obvious foul. anyone can call a blatantly obvious foul from anywhere on the floor but knowing when and when not to have double whistles is a true art of officiating, imo.