Eastshire ump33 wroteAs a fan in the stands ... Yes As an official on the field ... No Even as a fan in the stands it feels too much like I'm applauding them getting the injured player out of the way of the game rather than supporting the injured player.
Scuba_ref Eastshire wroteEven as a fan in the stands it feels too much like I'm applauding them getting the injured player out of the way of the game rather than supporting the injured player. It makes sense if the kid gets up under their own power - outside of that is seems like an awkward transition to put something bad behind us and move on with a game. Applauding as they haul some kid away on a stretcher has never seemed like the right thing to do! As an official - never As a fan - reluctantly due to group mentality
scrounge if I'm not busy and happen to notice, sure, why not, but if not, no big deal....this seems like a trivial thing either way
JRutledge scrounge wroteif I'm not busy and happen to notice, sure, why not, but if not, no big deal....this seems like a trivial thing either way Agreed. Peace
#olderthanilook I give a quick "atta boy" one or two clap if the kid limps past me. Good will is always appropriate. Esp in h.s. athletics.
Treeguy scrounge wroteif I'm not busy and happen to notice, sure, why not, but if not, no big deal....this seems like a trivial thing either way I also agree.