Jump Ball Survey

[Robert E. Harrison]

I probably do this as much for me as I do to help the teams. Backcourts come so quickly, if you aren't on top of it from the start, things go down hill in a hurry.

Two handed toss.

Loud whistle outside just after I say "Captains ready?" and check for a nod/grin

[Lcubed48]

1. Yes. Point and verbally tell in the direction.

2. Whistle before I get in the circle. (Unless the first whistle buys posts game)
3. Two hands.

[stripes]

1. Verbal and point
2. Loud whistle before I get in the circle (actually the first thing I do)
3. One hand

[HokiePaul]

1) Verbally indicate color and point in direction. (Doesn't matter the age)

2) Loud whistle -- before indicating color/direction in #1

3) 2-handed toss

[Adam]

Originally Posted by stripes

1. Verbal and point
2. Loud whistle before I get in the circle (actually the first thing I do)
3. One hand

This is me. My toss is underhanded, one hand.

[Kansas Ref]

verbal verification that players know the directionality (mixups at this early stage are detrimental to a good game due to interruptions etc)
pop my whistle before I step into the jump circle (alerts players that tap is beginning)
one hand toss
i watch closely for "stealing the tap" (prior to ball at apex)

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Kansas Ref

verbal verification of directionality
pop my whistle before I step into the jump circle
one hand toss
i watch closely for "stealing the tap" (prior to ball at apex)

You watch as you toss?

[bainsey]

1. Always point and announce color, at all levels.

2. Check the clock, short, loud tweet.

3. Two hand, modified (my own unique way): Right hand's fingertips under the ball, left hand's fingertips to steady the ball, right arm pushes the ball straight up, like a piston. Works every time.