Possesion arrow indicators for whistles

[APG]

Originally Posted by Hartsy

Over the years I have seen and heard many different ways that officials use to keep track of the arrow, and often wonder "why not just look at the table and make sure they switch it?" (or DON'T switch it on the rare occasion when that happens) Secondly, for those of you using the "tricks" to keep arrow, ever have a sitch where the scorebooks and arrow indicate possession one way and you have another? At that point you need to talk to table crew, but if you watch the arrow after the AP throw ins, you can catch any problems when they occur, and BEFORE the next AP opportunity. Less chance for someone to make a big deal out of it.

I have seen table crews switch the arrow on their own accord for whatever reason.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by APG

I have seen table crews switch the arrow on their own accord for whatever reason.

And that is why you should "know" your mind. Devices are only as good as the person using them.

Peace

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by APG

I have seen table crews switch the arrow on their own accord for whatever reason.

I carry my own arrow (I know, I'm a geek). Most NYC schools don't have an AP arrow at the table. They all tell me it's for financial reasons. When i tell them how I made mine that blows the money thing out of the water.

It's one of the blocks my kids used to play with when they were little. I printed "POSS -->" on a sheet of paper and "<---POSS" on another, attached them to the block with clear tape and there you have it. The "POSS--->" and "<---POSS" mirror each other so the table crew sees the same direction we see on the court.

And I'll say it again: I know, I'm a geek. But it works.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by APG

I have seen table crews switch the arrow on their own accord for whatever reason.

Yep. Table (properly) switches the arrow, but the book forgets to write it down. A few minutes later, the book notices that the arrow is pointing the "wrong" way and has it switched, during play, and none of the officials notices it. Now, at the next held ball, there's a conflict.