Whistle at End of Quarter Revisited

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef

I know that there have already been multiple threads regarding ending the quarter with a whistle. We had a situation last night that brought the situation up, again.

From previous threads, most folks seemed to think that the official responsible for the last shot (C or T opposite table) would blow their whistle to end the quarter. Last night, we had a foul called called on a drive right at the end of the quarter (by the lead). In our situation, the foul was called before the horn by fractions of a second (the horn went off just after the whistle), therefore, the C did not sound his whistle.

But, this got us thinking about this situation, again. If the Center -- who has last shot responsibility, but the ball is clearly not in his primary -- blows his whistle indicating the end-of-quarter at about the exact same time as the calling official (who has a non-shooting foul), don't we have a potential sticky "double whistle" situation?

One senior official in our area indicated that the end-of-quarter whistle should always come from the offiicial who has the ball in his primary. But, I know that other officials have indicated that the end-of-quarter whistle should come from the official responsible for the last shot.

Thoughts?

We don't blow a whistle at the end of the quarter unless there's a shot.

[PIAA REF]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

We don't blow a whistle at the end of the quarter unless there's a shot.

I disagree, I think you have a whistle at the end of the quarter no matter what.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by PIAA REF

I disagree, I think you have a whistle at the end of the quarter no matter what.

It's regional, just like whistles for all subs, or whistles prior to throwins.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

It's regional, just like whistles for all subs, or whistles prior to throwins.

Cue the official's manual on "whistles on all subs."

[Adam]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Cue the official's manual on "whistles on all subs."

Oh sure, now you care.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by PIAA REF

I disagree, I think you have a whistle at the end of the quarter no matter what.

Why?

The ball is being dribbled, the horn sounds. Why?

A1 is passing to A2 when the horn sounds. Why?

The ball is loose on the floor and the horn sounds. Why?

A1 has the ball for a throw-in after b1's basjet when the horn sounds. Why?

We never blow a whistle in those situations, yet I've never had anyone turn to me and ask, "What was that horn for?"

So why blow it?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Why?

The ball is being dribbled, the horn sounds. Why?

A1 is passing to A2 when the horn sounds. Why?

The ball is loose on the floor and the horn sounds. Why?

A1 has the ball for a throw-in after b1's basjet when the horn sounds. Why?

We never blow a whistle in those situations, yet I've never had anyone turn to me and ask, "What was that horn for?"

So why blow it?

I agree.

I sound my whistle only if it's my decision as to the legality of the shot and the shot comes at the buzzer.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I agree.

I sound my whistle only if it's my decision as to the legality of the shot and the shot comes at the buzzer.

What if players are scrambling for a loose ball in the paint? I'm blowing my whistle and stepping in.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

What if players are scrambling for a loose ball in the paint? I'm blowing my whistle and stepping in.

Your voice works here too.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Your voice works here too.

Sure does, right after my whistle.

I'm very adept at using my voice. Like when there's an inadvertent horn and I yell "Keep playing!!!"

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by PIAA REF

I disagree, I think you have a whistle at the end of the quarter no matter what.

I blow my whistle when it's my responsibility. Never had anyone ask why I did. But the few times I've forgotten I have been asked why I didn't blow my whistle.

I don't see why anyone would be bothered that I blew my whistle.