Helping players up
Just curious the current school of thought about helping players to their feet. I have noticed in the NBA that this is a fairly common practice. I was told about 5 years ago - HANDS OFF.
Are we too worried about getting sued? Is the practice ok in the NBA and maybe NCAA but not ok in NFHS? |
My opinion is do not offer your hand unless you know the player will take it.
Looks pretty bad when you're standing there with your hand out to help & the player gets up on his own & walks away from you. I quietly ask if he wants help, if he stretches out his hand I'll help. If he doesn't...well, who cares. |
In my non Political Correct world, Sure its OK its just a game. If your standing next to the player and not observing any crazy stuff getting ready to happen offer the player a hand.
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I do it all the time in football. Not often in basketball, but I don't see a problem with it. Besides, usually if a player is on the ground, I'm busy going to the table to report a foul. :D
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We have been told absolutely not. You wouldn't want to be the one to help someone up and in the process dislocate his arm. Why take that chance.
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<i>"Here, let me help you up there, whiny l'il point guard. Oops..."</i>:D Btw, I'm in the <b>Hands Off</b> bunch too. |
I don't touch players either.
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