Pet Peeve: Sticky Mats

[Rich]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I haven't seen them other than at AAU tournaments. They are really quite useless anyway, because the dust will stick to the sneaker and traction will not be improved for very long. Just another way to suck money out of people for a product that is not needed. (See arm sleeves).

Personally, I think these things are great. I use one whenever they are available. That said, a damp towel serves the same purpose.

I move them if they're in front of the table. Never thought I needed a rule to do that.

[just another ref]

I like them, too. I never realized that they would slip like that, thought they had more grip on the bottom. Never saw one placed where I considered having it moved.

Do we need a rule to move the cheerleaders pom poms?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I like them, too. I never realized that they would slip like that, thought they has more grip on the bottom. Never saw one placed where I considered having it moved.

Do we need a rule to move the cheerleaders pom poms?

We need a rule to move cheerleaders completely from the game.

Peace

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

We need a rule to move cheerleaders completely from the game.

Peace

That's kinda harsh...maybe up into the stands and take away the stupid megaphone things.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I like them, too. I never realized that they would slip like that, thought they has more grip on the bottom. Never saw one placed where I considered having it moved.
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Me neither. They are always between the scorer's table and the end of the bench. Never seen one at the X before. Guess now I would just move it if it does occur.

[icallfouls]

Regardless of rule set we are supposed to be aware of potentially hazardous situations at all levels.

I happen to know the official in the video. He was out for nearly 6 weeks. He is an NCAA tournament official and it was too bad that it happened. Sticky mats, wet towels, etc are all things that we have seen at our games. Just because we view them as a normal part of the game does not mean they are not hazardous.

It can affect officials and players alike.

The message is take a closer look at the surroundings of the court and do your best to minimize the likelihood of the potential hazard.