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JRutledge Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:58pm
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Originally Posted by johnny d (Post 936395)
No whistle when I toss. Again, no problem with those that do, but it isn't necessary. The players know the game is about to begin, with or without the whistle.
I blow the whistle ever single time I start the game. Just like I would a quarter or half start. It lets everyone know the game is starting including the partners of mine, coaches, players, bench personnel and even the fans. I would never do it any other way.

Peace

Adam Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:59pm
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Originally Posted by johnny d (Post 936395)
No whistle when I toss. Again, no problem with those that do, but it isn't necessary. The players know the game is about to begin, with or without the whistle.
What about following a timeout?

Raymond Thu Jun 19, 2014 01:35pm
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Originally Posted by Adam (Post 936406)
What about following a timeout?
I hit my whistle before each quarter/OT, and before putting the ball in play after an intermission or time-out, including before free throws.

BillyMac Thu Jun 19, 2014 04:26pm
Free Throw Whistle ...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BadNewsRef (Post 936412)
I hit my whistle before ... putting the ball in play after ... time-out, including before free throws.
Free throws? Good for you. It's in the mechanics manual, but nobody here, in my little corner of Connecticut, ever does it, including me (I would probably be laughed at if I ever did). I wonder how common it is to sound a whistle before a free throw following a timeout in other parts of the country. I'm just thinking aloud. No need for a poll.

BillyMac Thu Jun 19, 2014 04:29pm
Not A Captain ??? Shut Up ...
 
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Originally Posted by bainsey (Post 936392)
I suppose a non-captain player is not supposed to ask for info courteously, but if he did, would you consider this unsportsmanlike?
Of course. Flagrant technical foul, and toss him, his coach, the speaking captain, and the horses that they all rode in on.

Raymond Thu Jun 19, 2014 06:55pm
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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 936420)
Free throws? Good for you. It's in the mechanics manual, but nobody here, in my little corner of Connecticut, ever does it, including me (I would probably be laughed at if I ever did). I wonder how common it is to sound a whistle before a free throw following a timeout in other parts of the country. I'm just thinking aloud. No need for a poll.
Not many do in the places I work, but I've decided it's something I will keep doing.

BryanV21 Thu Jun 19, 2014 09:13pm
While I'm sure the coaches and players know the game is about to start when you're walking towards center court with the ball, those at the table might appreciate the whistle. They have a number of things to do, so there's a good chance one of them (including the scoreboard operator/timer) could use the head's up.

johnny d Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:32pm
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Originally Posted by BryanV21 (Post 936430)
While I'm sure the coaches and players know the game is about to start when you're walking towards center court with the ball, those at the table might appreciate the whistle. They have a number of things to do, so there's a good chance one of them (including the scoreboard operator/timer) could use the head's up.

Many officials will ask the table crew if they are ready before they give the official tossing the ball the thumbs up signal, when they are the tableside official before the toss.

Adam Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:53pm
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Originally Posted by johnny d (Post 936435)
Many officials will ask the table crew if they are ready before they give the official tossing the ball the thumbs up signal, when they are the tableside official before the toss.
I always do this.
I also always hit the whistle.

JRutledge Tue Jul 01, 2014 03:54pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam (Post 936436)
I always do this.
I also always hit the whistle.
Same here.

Peace

#olderthanilook Tue Jul 01, 2014 04:19pm
Blue

HawkeyeCubP Mon Jul 07, 2014 09:16am
Blue

AnthonyF Sat Feb 18, 2017 09:02pm
I have worked at many NCAA games (not as an official) and i have noticed the one syllable thing.

Blue for Purple
Red for Burgundy
Red for Orange


Sometimes it's not even a syllable issue, for example:
One Team had a Gray uniform, but most of the time it was called White.
Ive even heard Gold called White


Hah, what would you do in these rare situations
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Rich Sat Feb 18, 2017 09:15pm
Please start a new thread rather than revive ones that are 3 years old.


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