Whose Whistle Is It Anyway?

[bainsey]

First of all, I was the R, and I just lost this bet. But, to answer the questions...

Originally Posted by bucky

...I would find it hard to believe that the R could whistle a line to which his back is facing. How could he see it and even know when to blow the whistle? Oh, and indeed, the teeth issue.

It was a pretty slow tap to the sideline, I had a better look at it, and I instinctively put the whistle in my mouth quickly to blow it dead. (I also work soccer, so this is second nature to me.) Not sure how this mechanic eluded me. Thanks!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bainsey

A-1 taps the ball hard and out of bounds, over the opposite sideline.

Originally Posted by bainsey

It was a pretty slow tap to the sideline,

Well, which is it?

[nolanjj68]

If I am the R doing the toss, until all of the players are by me I stand like a statue. I am not turning or moving because this increases the chances of a collision with a player which will be far worse than missing an out of bounds call.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Well, which is it?

Fair point. Hard enough to reach the sideline, slow enough to wonder why no-one bothered to chase it down.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

As some have already stated before, in a Two-Person Crew the U is the primary Official to make this call. I know when I toss the Ball, my first reaction is to protect myself from getting bumped into by the Jumpers and then and only then attempting to pick up the Ball. In the play being discussed, if I can turn toward the Ball and be of help as to who last touched the Ball, I will try.

MTD, Sr.