Whistling the "T"

[Scratch85]

Originally Posted by zm1283

The ball was not dead when the goaltending occured during the FT. The ball becomes live when the free thrower is administered the ball.

There is nothing wrong with hitting the whistle again like the official in that video did.

The goaltending (violation) caused the ball to be dead. 6-7-9.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Scratch85

The goaltending (violation) caused the ball to be dead. 6-7-9.

Yes, I know that. I thought you were saying the ball was already dead when the GT occured, which it was not.

[Vinski]

As per the OP, what probably should have happened was that when the official initially blew his whistle and raised his hand, he should have signaled the T right at that time. However, this sort of thing happens so rarely it probably caught him of guard and he needed a second to digest what just happened.

[Scratch85]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Yes, I know that. I thought you were saying the ball was already dead when the GT occured, which it was not.

I've edited my previous post to better reflect what I meant. At least we agree.

And...when making the T sign, make sure it's both hands flat and open. I saw an official once make the bottom part of the sign with a fist and the middle finger sticking out directed at the coach. Coach took offense at the sign (even though he knew he earned the T) and reported the official to the officials' association. That particular official never got to work at that school again.