And my last T was for....

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by deecee

Coach was unhappy about the fact that it was a T since partner blew whistle, but I explained that the whistle doesn't determine the status of the ball, it's just used to announce that we are about to begin.

This is why I only blow the whistle in this situation after a timeout, intermission, or unusual delay. Some officials do it on every throw-in, and as you can see, sometimes this is the unintended result. If your mechanics manual and/or assigner directs it, then do it. Otherwise, I recommend limiting the throw-in whistles.


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[ODog]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

This is why I only blow the whistle in this situation after a timeout, intermission, or unusual delay. Some officials do it on every throw-in ...

I recommend limiting the throw-in whistles.

This.

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

This is why I only blow the whistle in this situation after a timeout, intermission, or unusual delay. Some officials do it on every throw-in, and as you can see, sometimes this is the unintended result. If your mechanics manual and/or assigner directs it, then do it. Otherwise, I recommend limiting the throw-in whistles.

I have started whistling for all frontcourt throw-ins and I do it as I am handing the ball to the thrower, thus I can't have the situation where I am calling a tech for contact after I have whistled but before the ball is live.

[ODog]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I have started whistling for all frontcourt throw-ins ...

What led you to this mechanic? Just curious.

I understand a lot of people feel the need to alert players in these congested areas (especially defenders who may have their backs to the ball) that play is about to resume. I see a lot of guys yell "Play" or "Play it!" just before administering the throw-in, as an alternative to adding more whistles to the game.

I've adopted the "Play" version on the advice of a veteran NCAA Division II men's official on our board.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ODog

... feel the need to alert players ...

Anybody sound their whistle before a free throw after a timeout?

I believe that IAABO mechanics require this, but we only have a few guys that actually do it, and I'm not one of them.

NFHS mechanics?

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Anybody sound their whistle before a free throw after a timeout?

I believe that IAABO mechanics require this, but we only have a few guys that actually do it, and I'm not one of them.

NFHS mechanics?

Yes. After TO, official to indicate play is to begin by whistle. I'll hit whistle and then give "two shots" etc. and bounce ball to FT'er. But I'm in minority on this.

[constable]

Originally Posted by Mregor

Yes. After TO, official to indicate play is to begin by whistle. I'll hit whistle and then give "two shots" etc. and bounce ball to FT'er. But I'm in minority on this.

IAABO doesn't.

FIBA does.