Lightening Strikes, what do you do?

[Chris Winn]

Growing up in Tennessee, where thunderstorms are frequent in the summertime, I was always taught to count the seconds from the time lightning is seen, until thunder is heard. Legend has it that the storm is 1 mile away for each second between lightning and thunder. Anything 7 miles or less is said to be within the danger zone.

Regardless of any method you use, scientific or redneck, common sense should always be your primary measuring stick. If you sense the slightest hint of danger, get them off the field. If a coach is giving you a hard time about holding up the game, just remember that the same coach would sue you and the league for everything he could get if his son got hit by lightning. Take no chances!!