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When to Cheer and When Not to...

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1. The announcer is introducing the opposing team, what do you do?

Boo and hiss.
Clap.
Turn your back to them.
Run out to greet them.

2. Your team has the ball, what kind of cheer would you use?

Defense.
Whatever comes to mind.
Wouldn't cheer.
Offense.

3. A player has been injured, when would you cheer?

As soon as it happens.
Wouldn't cheer.
When they get up and you know they are all right.
When the paramedics run out on the field.

4. The officials have made what you think is a bad call against your team, what would you do?

Throw stuff on the court or field.
Accept it gracefully.
Run out there and argue with them.
Shout insults to them.

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