Brand: FOX

Model: FOX 40 with one protective tooth

Packing: 12 pieces per small box

Color: Black

Characteristics: Clear and sharp sound, strong penetrating power.

Product Description:

  The FOX 40 whistle originates from Canada and is the most commonly used brand in many important international competitions, such as the NFL, NCAA, NBA, CFL, FIBA, and FIFA. Especially the whistle currently on sale is a high-quality product among whistles. It can be heard clearly even in noisy environments. The sharp and piercing "tremolo" sound of the FOX whistle can be heard up to a mile. This is something that traditional whistles cannot achieve. FOX is one of the few whistle products that do not have any movable parts or branching separators inside. This design reduces blockage and makes cleaning easier. The patented three-chamber space design of FOX forces air to move, allowing the sound to travel farther.

This whistle is the best domestic brand of basketball referee whistle, with a loud sound quality and is both affordable and durable, making it an ideal basic equipment for basketball referees.

Basketball referee fundamentals – blowing the whistle
The referee's whistle is akin to the general's command knife on the battlefield and the conductor's baton in the hands of a musician. It can not only be used to control a basketball game but also reflects the referee's authority and self-confidence. How can it be used well? The following is a summary:

Selection of Referee Whistle
Whistle is one of the main signals in basketball games, and the whistle is the weapon used by basketball referees to command the game on the spot. In order to meet the needs of intense competition, referees need to choose a high-frequency whistle with a loud, high, and sharp sound. At present, the best whistle recognized by most referees is: the dolphin whistle of Japan Morin and the FOX40 series whistle of Canada. Its whistle has four advantages: 1. It is convenient to use; with a little effort, it can produce loud, high, and sharp sounds. 2. It is easy to hold; the mouthpiece of this whistle is flat and long, easily held in the mouth. 3. It sounds good; the sound is clear and loud, although the frequency is high, it is not sharp. 4. It looks good; it is elegant and beautiful, with a variety of bright colors.

Section Two: The Method of Whistling
To make the whistle blow louder, you must follow the following points:
(1) The whistle should be placed in the exact center of the upper and lower lips. Otherwise, it will not only look bad but also be difficult to blow.
(2) Hold the whistle tightly. Besides keeping the upper and lower lips firmly pressed together, you should also bite the whistle with your upper and lower teeth.
(3) When blowing the whistle, first take a deep breath and hold your breath, and then suddenly quickly exhale, only in this way can the whistle sound loud.
Some referees blow the whistle less loudly during the game, due to insufficient breath and slow blowing. The amount of air flowing through the whistle is small and slow, resulting in a weak whistle sound. Additionally, some referees do not master the timing of blowing the whistle, waiting until the end of exhalation to blow the whistle, which is why the whistle is blown less loudly.
Section Three: Whistle Blowing Requirements
(1) When the referee needs to blow the whistle on the spot, no matter what the situation is, they should only blow a single whistle, not blow multiple whistles, not blow a series of whistles, and not blow a whistle with a long, short, or light sound.
(2) The whistle should be short and powerful, loud.
Section 4: Issues to be Aware of When Using Whistles
(1) When the jump ball is executed, the referee who throws the ball should not hold the whistle in his mouth to prevent injury.
At any time during a live ball, the whistle must always be held in the mouth, not in the hand, to avoid being caught off guard and affecting the game when it is urgently needed to blow the whistle.
(3) After a whistle foul, when approaching the scorers' table for the announcement procedure, spit out the whistle and do not announce with the whistle in your mouth.
It is best to have a spare whistle on hand before the referee arrives at the scene.
Before using a whistle, check it, clean and disinfect it after use, then put it in a clean box or whistle pouch. Do not lend your whistle to others, and do not borrow others' whistles. This is a hygiene requirement.
Before using a new whistle, it is best to cover the whistle mouthpiece with a mouth guard to reduce wear on the teeth; at the same time, the mouth guard is softer, which is convenient for holding the whistle tightly.