Thoughts on when to whistle

[fullor30]

I'm of the ilk that if there is an unusual delay resuming play, I'm giving a short toot before disposal to inbounder. Someone recently said no, strictly for the start of a quarter, or after a timeout. Again, it needs to be quite a delay.

Bad habit?

[Hartsy]

I'm pretty sure I read in one of the NFHS manuals that a "ready to play" whistle is recommended after any appreciable delay, like an injury, conference with table crew, etc.

[Ref_in_Alberta]

I use the same tactic for the same reasoning. I haven't heard anyone say not to... seems like good game management to me.

[Ignats75]

Any time there is a significant delay, I will blow the whistle.

[fullor30]

Officials manual 2.2

[tjones1]

I do it too and you've pointed out the reference.

The only way I'd change is if your supervisor or state office said otherwise.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Officials manual 2.2

Originally Posted by tjones1

I do it too and you've pointed out the reference.

The only way I'd change is if your supervisor or state office said otherwise.

And for the record that reference means little or nothing in Illinois (We do not use any NF Official’s Manuals anymore). I would listen to a (state) clinician or a particular supervisor. That being said I know officials that use the whistle more often than this and it is not a big deal. Always listen to your supervisor first, and then default to what is common and what is accepted.

Peace

[Clark Kent]

OM 2.2A8 says "The administering official shall sound the whistle to indicate play is about to begin only following a charged time-out, an intermission or an unusual delay"

What do we deem an "unusual delay"?

I agree with those above and will most likely continue to blow before I inbound the ball (especially in the front court) on every inbounds unless told contrary by a supervisor/assignor.

[constable]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

OM 2.2A8 says "The administering official shall sound the whistle to indicate play is about to begin only following a charged time-out, an intermission or an unusual delay"

What do we deem an "unusual delay"?

I agree with those above and will most likely continue to blow before I inbound the ball (especially in the front court) on every inbounds unless told contrary by a supervisor/assignor.

a fox40 everytime you in bound the ball might be deemed a bit excessive- especially when the manual says time out, intermission, or other unusual delay...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

OM 2.2A8 says "The administering official shall sound the whistle to indicate play is about to begin only following a charged time-out, an intermission or an unusual delay"

What do we deem an "unusual delay"?

I agree with those above and will most likely continue to blow before I inbound the ball (especially in the front court) on every inbounds unless told contrary by a supervisor/assignor.

Those two statements are contradictory.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

OM 2.2A8 says "The administering official shall sound the whistle to indicate play is about to begin only following a charged time-out, an intermission or an unusual delay"

What do we deem an "unusual delay"?

I agree with those above and will most likely continue to blow before I inbound the ball (especially in the front court) on every inbounds unless told contrary by a supervisor/assignor.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

OM 2.2A8 says "The administering official shall sound the whistle to indicate play is about to begin only following a charged time-out, an intermission or an unusual delay"

What do we deem an "unusual delay"?

I agree with those above and will most likely continue to blow before I inbound the ball (especially in the front court) on every inbounds unless told contrary by a supervisor/assignor.

You'll know an unusual delay when one occurs.

As for the whistle on the end line inbounds, it's a NCAA-W mechanic, and apparently a pro mechanic as well. I did it for a while in my HS games, and it didn't cause problems. I don't do it now, and I have the same lack of problems. So I'm going to stick with not in my HS games.

When in Rome.

[Robert E. Harrison]

My thoughts are have a whistle if there is any delay in putting the ball in play. That lets everyone know whats happening and it usually wakes up one of my partners.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by fullor30

I'm of the ilk that if there is an unusual delay resuming play, I'm giving a short toot before disposal to inbounder. Someone recently said no, strictly for the start of a quarter, or after a timeout. Again, it needs to be quite a delay.

Bad habit?

"Someone" is wrong.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by fullor30

I'm of the ilk that if there is an unusual delay resuming play, I'm giving a short toot before disposal to inbounder.

Stop eating beans before the game and that won't happen.