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Old Tue Jan 29, 2013, 11:27pm
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Originally Posted by jeremy341a View Post
Is it required for the official who has last shot responsibilities to whistle to "end the period" after the buzzer has sounded?

We only whistle if there's a shot in the air at the buzzer. In such a case, the period isn't over until it's apparent that the shot is good or no good or the airborne shooter returns to the floor. That's why we have a whistle.

Otherwise, no.
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