I only talk prior to making my approach and that is to check with my partners that they are ready. "Ready?" They usually give a thumbs up or whatever.
I then check the clock and ask them if they are ready.
I blast my whistle for the 20+ in attendance (that's not 20,000, just 20).
Then I walk into the circle, usually two feet short of the jumpers, and I toss the ball two handed with a slight forward movement so as to reach the jumpers.
After the toss, I make sure the time has started, arrow set and I settle into the trail.
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