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[Splute]

I have only experienced 3-person in camp, but I am told double whistles are common and expected; then one official takes the call. Perhaps that is the case?

Originally Posted by Splute

I have only experienced 3-person in camp, but I am told double whistles are common and expected; then one official takes the call. Perhaps that is the case?

I overstand that fact, but last night it looked as if the double/triple whistle was the new standard. As a matter of fact, it was very uncommon when we did get a solo whistle.

[Snake~eyes]

This is nothing new, it is not uncommon for double (and occasionally triple) whistles at the NBA level. They want officials to be aggressive, and these whistles were likely in the paint where obvious fouls are. Double whistles are a good thing (often shadowed as a bad thing), there's more believablility when more than one person has a foul on a play.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

I overstand that fact, but last night it looked as if the double/triple whistle was the new standard.

I thought "overstanding" was for blockheads, not a smart guy like you.

Originally Posted by Splute

I have only experienced 3-person in camp, but I am told double whistles are common and expected; then one official takes the call. Perhaps that is the case?

Actually, in 3-man, there is only a small area of overlap in coverage, so double whistles in the paint may occur, but not much anywhere else - unless you have a ball-watcher. Even regarding the paint, in your pre-game you will talk about what C, T, and L have. For example, you might discuss and agree that L never call rebounding fouls (aka "over the back" - I hate even using that term).

In 3-man you are taught to "trust your partners" and to let them live or die in their own areas. Now, if an elephant presents itself and there is no call....