Deaf School

[RobbyinTN]

Originally Posted by CDurham

First experience with a deaf school tonight. Does anything happen differently, how do they stop play, ect. Any insight would help.

Thanks

I have no experience but I would think good mechanics would be essential - especially ensuring that the hand gets raised high on OOB, fouls, etc. The reason I say this is I see so many officials that fail to get that hand up high when they stop the clock.

[CDurham]

Originally Posted by RobbyinTN

I have no experience but I would think good mechanics would be essential - especially ensuring that the hand gets raised high on OOB, fouls, etc. The reason I say this is I see so many officials that fail to get that hand up high when they stop the clock.

Agree. Find it hard though to see how they could hear the whistle.

[Robert E. Harrison]

I have enjoyed the experience several times. I blow the whistle hard and everything stops as usual. I make sure at least one of the players can read my lips when making the call before reporting to the table. They communicate very well and remind us that sharp crisp signals and communication is the key to a great game. The coach is always a great help. You will have no problems.