My First Game

[RookieDude]

Originally posted by ThickSkin
sometimes a little wink to the hecklers will go a long way

NO, NO, NO...I would not recommend this at all! Do not interact with the "hecklers" IMO...then they know they have your ol' rabbit ears. There's enough happening on the court to keep you busy...forget the hecklers. If it gets to bad, have game management handle it.

If you need a rule reference...just read this years POE 1.C. Pg. 69 of the NFHS Rule Book. "Officials should Never directly confront fans."

While your "wink" may not be a direct confrontation, it goes away from NFHS's general philosophy of interaction with fans.

Having said all that, sure there have been times when I have had fun with fans...but, it has been in rare situations and not in a hostile environment.
I guess you stated it wasn't for everyone ThickSkin...but, for a newer official, I wouldn't recommend it.

[Edited by RookieDude on Oct 21st, 2005 at 10:53 AM]