"Purple" or "Blue"

[Rich]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I get your point Billy but there is a difference between what the rulebook allows and what actually happens during typical game. (Slight exaggeration added below).



Literally no one has ever done this.

Wrong. I notify the captains before every toss I make.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Rich

Wrong. I notify the captains before every toss I make.

Isn't that outlined in the Mechanics Manual as part of the proper procedure???

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Isn't that outlined in the Mechanics Manual as part of the proper procedure???

I'll get dinged for that one, unless one considers blowing my whistle as notifying the captains.

[johnny d]

Originally Posted by Rich

Wrong. I notify the captains before every toss I make.

Because walking to the center circle with the ball in your hand is not signal enough that the game is about to start?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by johnny d

Because walking to the center circle with the ball in your hand is not signal enough that the game is about to start?

It's my one old school thing that I do. It's still in the book, but I do it mainly because it's probably the only thing that hasn't changed in 28 years.

Frankly, I couldn't give a damn what other people think of me doing it.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by johnny d

Because walking to the center circle with the ball in your hand is not signal enough that the game is about to start?

Because it's in the book.

Should be reason enough for why someone does it.

[johnny d]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Because it's in the book.

Should be reason enough for why someone does it.

Have you ever called a multiple foul? Odds are pretty likely you haven't, even though you have probably had numerous opportunities to do so. That is in the book as well.

It doesn't matter to me whether you, rich, or anyone I happen to be working with informs the speaking captain the game is going to start, or what your reasoning is for doing it. At the end of the day, everybody on the court is well aware the game is starting whether this action is taken or not.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by johnny d

Have you ever called a multiple foul? Odds are pretty likely you haven't, even though you have probably had numerous opportunities to do so. That is in the book as well.

It doesn't matter to me whether you, rich, or anyone I happen to be working with informs the speaking captain the game is going to start, or what your reasoning is for doing it. At the end of the day, everybody on the court is well aware the game is starting whether this action is taken or not.

First, I have called a multiple foul before. Once...it will probably never happen again.

Second, it doesn't matter to me whether you agree with what Rich, me, or anyone else you work with does to start the game. Personally, I do not ask for speaking captains, and don't worry about informing them before the toss. But it is in the book, and you commented about why anyone would do it.

A side question...do you blow your whistle before tossing? If so, why? Shouldn't everyone know the game is about to start because you walked to the center circle with the ball in your hand?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

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A side question...do you blow your whistle before tossing? If so, why? Shouldn't everyone know the game is about to start because you walked to the center circle with the ball in your hand?

That's how I notify the captains.

[johnny d]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

A side question...do you blow your whistle before tossing? If so, why? Shouldn't everyone know the game is about to start because you walked to the center circle with the ball in your hand?

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.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by johnny d

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]

Originally Posted by johnny d

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?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Rich

Wrong. I notify the captains before every toss I make.

I notify everyone....so I get the captains whether I know who they are or not.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

I notify everyone....so I get the captains whether I know who they are or not.

What if the "speaking" captain isn't a starter?

(Note: I do the same thing.)

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

What if the "speaking" captain isn't a starter?

(Note: I do the same thing.)

Then I guess we go home.