White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.— With safety at the forefront, players during the World TeamTennis season this summer have refrained from high fives and hugs.
It hasn't been an easy adjustment to the "new normal" and as the days have carried on—with three COVID-19 testing rounds and zero positive results—everyone's discipline has slightly relaxed during matches. Teams still want to put the right message out to the public so the pre-match walkouts and post-match celebrations have stayed socially distant.
Most teams have run onto the court during the starting roll call with air high fives, distant fist bumps or elbow taps. But the Springfield Lasers have gone above and beyond with a coordinated foot shake dance.