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Originally Posted by Loudwhistle

You had mentioned not calling a foul if the fouled player had a clear layup or fast break. Sure enough, the next night I saw a slap to the arm as the player is heading to the hoop from the top of the key with no other opponents in the vicinity, I didn't call the foul and the layup was made. I am working on having a slow whistle, but it is very hard for me. I talk fast, walk fast, shoot fast with my shotgun, quickly make jokes, and have been called hyper, even though I'm 45. It is not in my nature to be slow. I do recognize its very important in officiating basketball, I took on about 15 more 6th grade games this year just to practice the slow whistle for HS games. Any tips on how to delay the whistle would be appreciated.

Keep it out of your mouth..........only for your sixth grade games. This will certainly give you that extra second. Try just holding it near your mouth when you are stationary. Also do a mental snapshot of what you saw, process the picture then blow. The sixth grade games will give you plenty of practice.