"Purple" or "Blue"

[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?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Adam

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]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

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.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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.