Halftime

[GoodwillRef]

Me - I do a self analysis first. That double whistle was my fault

Why are double whistles bad?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

Why are double whistles bad?

They're not bad as such, they're just risky. Classic risk is that of calling a blarge.

Sometimes they're good as an indication that 2 officials saw the same thing.

[OHBBREF]

Originally Posted by mbyron

... they're just risky.
Classic risk is that of calling a blarge.

In that case you have something you need to be talking about at Half time

Double whistles in the right places, on the right plays are not a bad thing!
There is no need to be afraid of them, entry pass into the lane, on a drive down the center of the lane, rebounding in the lane, these and others would not be a bad thing, now how you handle them could be a bad thing.

double whistle on a dribbler standing at mid court with one defender guarding him - that would be a bad thing.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

Why are double whistles bad?

They aren't necessarily bad, but I'd say their red flags that should each be evaluated.

The problem: It means you had two sets of eyes on two players and one (at best) on the other eight.

That said: Sometimes they happen legitimately in dual coverage areas. Also, it's not bad to have a DW on a train wreck. Non primary official waits a second, then, as he blows his whistle the primary official makes the call after seeing the whole play.

They aren't necessarily bad, but they should be talked about.

"That was a good spot for a DW."