Preliminary Calls

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by FrankHtown

I try to give a preliminary signal, just to foster better communication with my partners and players. If you give the foul signal, blow the whistle, communicate the color and number of the offending player, and give the appropriate signal, it avoids the always embarrasing question a player asks the Lead when he is administering free throws: "Who was the foul on?"

The preliminary does not tell us who the foul is on. All the signal does is tell us what type of foul. And you can bird dog which is totally optional and you will get some kid coming to you saying that. I do not see how them asking such a question has anything to do with being embarrassed. Your voice should be used no matter what and that information should be heard by most standing around. And I talk a lot during if the foul is going to result in a FT mainly because I want my partner to know who is shooting potentially.

Peace