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Originally posted by Camron Rust
The players are reaching for the ball in crowded dynamic situations where they often make contact with other players. This may injure either player if the ring hits someone or gets caught. As officials, we're never in that situation
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While I agree that it's rare, I don't think it's "never". I have seen officials nearly hit a player in the face while giving a signal. I've seen officials reach into a pile of players to break up a scuffle. I would hate to give a signal and accidentally chip a kid's tooth.
I agree that for officials, it is primarily an issue of professionalism, but there might be a safety aspect too. And like I said, it just doesn't seem fair to tell the kids that they can't wear any jewelry at all, but I can.
[Edited by ChuckElias on Sep 10th, 2004 at 07:30 AM]