Whistle on a throw-in

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Originally Posted by tomegun

- I will say "Spot" when the inbounder has a spot throw in and it is necessary. This serves two purposes: it tells the inbounder they cannot move and alerts everyone that the ball is about to be put into play. Now, this isn't necessary if, for instance, we are going the length of the court with no pressure.
- I'm not, and never have been, a fan of blowing the whistle for a lot of things (other than fouls, violations, etc.) to include bringing in subs.

I seem to have rambled a bit, but no I don't blow the whistle for every inbound play.

I agree 100% with this.