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Old Mon Dec 05, 2016, 02:34pm
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I never blow my whistle when resuming on a free throw. I find that, well, weird.
I got dinged on it for not blowing my whistle in my floor exam. Done it ever since and switched states and still no one has never said not too.

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Old Mon Dec 05, 2016, 04:47pm
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I got dinged on it for not blowing my whistle in my floor exam. Done it ever since and switched states and still no one has never said not too.

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Old Mon Dec 05, 2016, 05:57pm
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I let the players assume their positions, and as I'm walking to the center I check with partners to make sure they are good to go, check with table to make sure they are ready to go, say "here we go", blow the whistle, bounce once, and toss. Pointing seems hokey to me.
OK, so you don't point, I've got no problem with that.

Nowhere in your post do you state that you check to see that the players are going in the right direction. You must be officiating some pretty smart players in don't have to check and you never run into problems, especially if you get to overtime.
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What's the point in pointing?
I think it's to bolster synergy.
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Old Mon Dec 05, 2016, 06:08pm
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OK, so you don't point, I've got no problem with that.

Nowhere in your post do you state that you check to see that the players are going in the right direction. You must be officiating some pretty smart players in don't have to check and you never run into problems, especially if you get to overtime.
Pointing is going to do far less to prevent problems than ensuring the jumpers are each on the correct side. In all honesty, that's why I point, for myself. The kids aren't listening, so it's not for their benefit. My partners aren't paying attention to that, so it's not for them. The table.... please.

No, the only benefit that comes from it is that it's an audible reminder to myself to double check the positioning of the jumpers.
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Old Mon Dec 05, 2016, 06:12pm
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Pointing is going to do far less to prevent problems than ensuring the jumpers are each on the correct side. In all honesty, that's why I point, for myself. The kids aren't listening, so it's not for their benefit. My partners aren't paying attention to that, so it's not for them. The table.... please.

No, the only benefit that comes from it is that it's an audible reminder to myself to double check the positioning of the jumpers.
This is actually why I do it and do not see myself stopping anytime soon.

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Old Mon Dec 05, 2016, 06:51pm
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In all honesty, that's why I point, for myself. The kids aren't listening, so it's not for their benefit. My partners aren't paying attention to that, so it's not for them ... the only benefit that comes from it is that it's an audible reminder to myself to double check the positioning of the jumpers.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
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Both IAABO states? I've never lived in an IAABO state.
For your sake, I hope you never do. With due regard to those who are stuck under IAABO's influence with no say in their fate, I find the organization to be a meaningless redundancy to other rightfully established organizations that are recognized authorities (namely NFHS and FIBA).

Billy had a post earlier in which he mentioned a group called "IAABO International." That's as self-aggrandizing as the term "World Series." IAABO's footprint is limited to the east coast, Colorado, Ontario, and a handful of overseas U.S. military installations.
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