Ref. responds to fan

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Lukester

... It struck me that this comment from R to fan was very awkward and out of place. Am I wrong in that thinking?...

We're human too. We do/say things we wish we could take back later. I had a moment last night doing military intramural ball I would like to take back.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

We're human too. We do/say things we wish we could take back later. I had a moment last night doing military intramural ball I would like to take back.

I really should get involved in that.

maybe

[Indianaref]

As a fairly new official myself, I posted a thread 3 yrs ago about interacting with the fans. The consensus was new official = NO. So I still don't, however, I have worked with some veteran officials who sometimes do...and are successful at it. Maybe someday I will be able to know when you can and can not...but for now, I don't. If a fan gets to abusive then call game mgmt to take care of it.

Edit: Rec league only, never seen it in a Varsity game

[JPNY25]

Originally Posted by Indianaref

new official = NO.

Doesn't matter how many years you've been doing it; nothing good comes from talking with the fans (or anyone in the stands).

It looks bad and will never lead to anything good happening.

[DLH17]

[QUOTE=JPNY25;667428]

Originally Posted by Indianaref

new official = NO.

Doesn't matter how many years you've been doing it; nothing good comes from talking with the fans (or anyone in the stands).

It looks bad and will never lead to anything good happening.

+1

From what I've learned, ya' never know who that fan knows or who else might be in the crowd observing your behavior.

It's always best to ignore the fans. After you've been officiating for a while, it's amazing how the fans actually blend into the background and become nearly invisible anyway.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I really should get involved in that.

maybe

I do it first because I spent over 20 years of playing military basketball and this is one area of officiating where I am truly doing it to give back to the community.

Secondly, I definitely prefer it over kiddie ball. Even though the talent level is sometimes lacking I'm still reffing grown men who can make athletic plays and the play is definitely physical. So I'm still required to use the same judgement on advantage/disadvantage as I would in HS/College games.

Thirdly, it's a true test of your game management skills. Last night I would give myself a D- for how I handled one particular situation. But a lesson learned that I will take forward with me.