Scott Foster

[Jay R]

I doubt it's a whistle considering his whistle is on his lanyard.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Jay R

I doubt it's a whistle considering his whistle is on his lanyard.

I have seen guys carry extra whistles in their hand with a lanyard. NBA guys are a different breed, especially the long time guys.

Peace

I have never seen Foster without a lanyard, I would assume it is the stopwatch that R's carry to correct timing errors.

Or that's the whistle he uses to keep track of the possession arrow.

[La Rikardo]

Perhaps he carries an extra whistle in his hand in order to be able to make noise more quickly during a potential dead ball scuffle.

[kstiles99]

Originally Posted by La Rikardo

Perhaps he carries an extra whistle in his hand in order to be able to make noise more quickly during a potential dead ball scuffle.

That is a very smart idea. There have been countless times where subs are at the table before my partner gives the ball to the inbounder and by the time I grab my whistle on my lanyard, the ball is already inbounded and I have to interrupt play. Same situation with a coach calling a TO. I might try this in my next game. Could be something great I'm missing out on.

Originally Posted by kstiles99

I might try this in my next game. Could be something great I'm missing out on.

I think that'll last until you have to signal a violation.

[kstiles99]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I think that'll last until you have to signal a violation.

Curious.. What type of lanyard do you use?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by kstiles99

That is a very smart idea. There have been countless times where subs are at the table before my partner gives the ball to the inbounder and by the time I grab my whistle on my lanyard, the ball is already inbounded and I have to interrupt play.

I don't buy it. If the sub is reporting so close to the time of the inbound, then you should already have your whistle in your hand and probably already in your mouth.

And, it takes no time to raise your hand to your partner, and he should be looking at you before he administers the throw-in.

[kstiles99]

Do any of you carry a stopwatch with you on the court for possible timing corrections or other reasons?

[potato]

Originally Posted by La Rikardo

Perhaps he carries an extra whistle in his hand in order to be able to make noise more quickly during a potential dead ball scuffle.

Or perhaps he truly believe that blowing 2 whistles at the same time would have a better effect should a brawl takes place during a match.

Originally Posted by potato

Or perhaps he truly believe that blowing 2 whistles at the same time would have a better effect should a brawl takes place during a match.

Yeah that'll work.

[kstiles99]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I have never seen Foster without a lanyard, I would assume it is the stopwatch that R's carry to correct timing errors.

Or that's the whistle he uses to keep track of the possession arrow.

It doesn't look too much like a whistle, but it also looks too small for a stopwatch. It's not a possession arrow tool because the NBA doesn't use a possession arrow. Perhaps a small stopwatch? That could come in handy in timing errors.