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[High School level] This is a knit-picky thing I'm noticing about myself now. Besides the usual whistle after TO or Intermission, I let all know that the ball is coming in with a quick/short whistle, even OTHER THAN mentioned. Is this mechanically correct or should I just save my breathe?
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Old Thu Jan 15, 2004, 04:50pm
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The latter.
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Our evaluators ding us for it, so around here save your breath... I also think that the more situations you blow your whistle, the less impact it will have in general, so only use it when prescribed....
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Old Thu Jan 15, 2004, 07:19pm
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What they said.
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Old Thu Jan 15, 2004, 07:26pm
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Sheesh!

I had an evaluator ding me for NOT doing it! When in Rome...
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Old Thu Jan 15, 2004, 07:31pm
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If we are staying and on the end line, I have found using the whistle very helpful. Basically, when the teams are all ganged up near the throw in to keep them from starting their moves until the ball is live.

"On the whistle guys".

I dont understand why one would get dinged for it.

More feedback please

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Old Thu Jan 15, 2004, 07:33pm
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we get dinged because the book says only after time outs, or long or unusual delays...that is just what it is...I don't think that extra whistles really do any good...they only get the players used to hearing it and closer to disregarding it...just my opinion
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Old Thu Jan 15, 2004, 07:47pm
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Depends on the situation for me. Most times, I say "Here we go" as I give the ball to the inbounder. When it's a packed gym and loud, I may give a short blast.
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Old Thu Jan 15, 2004, 09:54pm
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After I make eye contact with my partner I use my voice, "Play!", unless there has been an unusual delay.
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Old Thu Jan 15, 2004, 10:31pm
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Women's NCAA mechanics require lead on baseline to blow a whistle before the ball is placed at the disposal of the thrower. I like it and often find myself wanting to do it during high school games as well. In NFHS games, I tell thrower to "hold your spot" and then also say "Ball's In" when handing it to the thrower. The whistle takes the place of that.
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