Double whistle

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I figured as much , but from what I've heard, the girls in the lane do care if someone double toots.

Believe me, partners care as well!

I think the issue of the double-toot, (of the whistle variety), is another example of the non-standard mechanics that should be used with extreme care. Is it "wrong"? No, not really. But it does subtly draw attention to the official because no one else does that particular mechanic. In the case of the official in the OP, it doesn't do any harm since he is already highly respected, and also said he wouldn't do it in a "real" game. But if a younger, less experienced official tries it, in the name of establishing their personality, they will end up drawing even more unwanted attention to themselves. A lot of younger officials think they need to stand out from the crowd, and they have a tendency to pick up these non-standard moves, like the double-toot, or the crow's hop jump while counting the "and-1", things like that. If their game is a little shaky, all it does is draw more attention to that fact.

I always figured it was better to blend in, mechanics-wise, and let my game speak for itself. Maybe as I get older, and hopefully more respected, I might be able to get away with some of those little things. Have you noticed how many little quirks some well-respected D-1 officials have that would get me crucified if I did those same things at a camp? Get your game perfected first, then work on the "personality".