Another Silly Mechanics Question

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Originally Posted by MCBear

The only time that I ask the captains if they are ready is at the beginning of the match. After that, I scan to see that the court is ready, that my umpire has given the court to me and then I blow the whistle and beckon for serve.

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I do... then no coach or player one can ever say, "My team wasn't ready." The captain just told you that they were. I'd say most do ask around here. Most do not blow the whistle prior to end of TO.