What Would You Do? (Covid-related)

If you had no hands or feet and could only throw it back with your mouth or eye socket I'd understand the hesitation. Otherwise it's a bit much.

 

I would've done the same thing.

 

Sneeze on the tennis ball, then throw it back. That'll teach 'em to keep their stuff inside the fence!

 

Yeah, I would have done the same thing.

 

It's one of those things that I suppose you shouldn't do but it's so mundane it kinda breaks down that conscious mental barrier. Just toss the ball and wash your hands.

 

I've kicked plenty of stray footballs back to people recently, but with a tennis ball over a high fence ; I'd ask them if they're really sure they actually want me to handle the ball, that they've then got to handle, and no doubt wipe sweat from their face.

I don't know if I'm asymptomatic.

They don't know if I'm infected.

I don't particularly want to kill any tennis players.



Now, when I'm walking round the golf course...

 

Good question. A few weeks ago, I would have thought nothing of picking it up and tossing it back. I felt that way from the beginning of this whole thing.

Now, I'm starting to feel a little more conscientious. I don't mind being a nerd sometimes. It's just my mood which I can't explain. I'm sure in the coming months I'll start feeling more this way too. Being more careful to follow the guidelines.

 

I threw a bouncy ball back to some kids over their fence the other day. Didn’t lick it or anything.

 

I'd point to the mask that I was wearing and say, "Sorry."

 

i'd throw it back.

that being said, i always carry a couple extra gloves in my pocket and often an alcohol-soaked paper towel in a ziploc, so i could either use a glove to grab the ball or alcohol my hands afterwards.

 

Keep the tennis ball. I have a dog.

 

Kick it down the street, as usual.

 

Tennis balls are the dirtiest of all balls.
That fur collects everything from solids to wicking up liquids and oils.

 

I think that, during this pandemic, we can't lose sight of general decency and politeness. I don't leave my house without hand sanitizer anyway, so I'd just clean my hands after I walk away.

 

Damned tennis players acting like they own the world and sending their infected balls out everywhere. I would avoid anywhere with a tennis court nearby. Blight on humanity.

 

I always carry a small bottle of sterilizer around with me (also have done so before because I dislike going long periods of time without washing hands... But often you simply can't), toss it back, quick rinse, done. Bonus points if you also rinse before touching the ball to protect THEM, but I'd assume by asking you they're aware of any risks that incurs.

 

LOL

 

I always carry C-19 release forms for everyone I come in contact with to sign. The form absolves me of any liability, while still giving me the right to sue them if our contact results in me contracting C-19. It’s surprising how quickly people immediately back away.

I’m kidding.