Applaud the fallen?

[ODJ]

Do you applaud (light clapping) for an injured player leaving the field?

[ump33]

As a fan in the stands ... Yes
As an official on the field ... No

Yes.

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by ump33

As 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.

[MD Longhorn]

No.

[CT1]

Nope.

[JasonLJ]

Nope.

[JRutledge]

Yes I do. We are human first.

Peace

[Scuba_ref]

Originally Posted by Eastshire

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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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

Agreed.

Peace

[HLin NC]

No

[#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]

Originally Posted by 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

I also agree.