I will always acknowledge a great play by an opponent. It's the right thing to do.
It's a lesson I learned early in life. I was at a Cubs game in Wrigley field, watching them play the then-Milwaukee Braves. There was a ball hit to the outfield and Hank Aaron made an incredible play. My parents began applauding the play. As a rabid Cubs fan I asked why they were cheering the opponent. They explained, as has been said here, a great play is a great play. I never forgot that.
If you're there for the kids, you applaud a great play and compliment the person who made it. If you're just there for your own ego you don't.
It's a lesson I learned early in life. I was at a Cubs game in Wrigley field, watching them play the then-Milwaukee Braves. There was a ball hit to the outfield and Hank Aaron made an incredible play. My parents began applauding the play. As a rabid Cubs fan I asked why they were cheering the opponent. They explained, as has been said here, a great play is a great play. I never forgot that.
If you're there for the kids, you applaud a great play and compliment the person who made it. If you're just there for your own ego you don't.