inadvertant shistle

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee

Luckily I have not experienced a whistling coach. What I would probably do would depend on reaction of the players (almost like an inadvertant horn going during play). If the defense or offence stops playing in some way I may blow it dead and resume with a throw in from the closest spot out of bounds. I would not allow subs unless it were for an injured player.


If a player travelled because he thought the whistle went - blow it dead and give it back to his/her team.

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What rule are you using to back up either of these proposed actions? [/B][/QUOTE]

Whatever rule allows us to make a decision on something not specifically covered in the rules. (argh, don't have my rule books with me)

What would you do if there was an in-advertant horn (scorekeeper accidentally hits it or hits it after you've handed the ball to someone to throw in) and the offence or defence (or both) stop playing?