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I think the question of things like the lines judges is really about what you want sport to be, whether you see it as a part of society or a straight business.
To me the greatest value of sport lies in its ability to create community. Your group that starts with the person who puts the racquet in your hand, your family taking you to practice. It extends out to the volunteers keeping score & serving at the canteen at the club.
The investment of time, money, attention and passion by ordinary people is what keeps the wheels turning. And it happens because of a love of the game, but also the love of the community that forms around it. Your role gives you your people.
All of those people who stand bent with their hands on their knees, focussing all their will and attention onto one painted line started out doing that for free. For hours on end. And they& #39;re part of what makes the whole thing worthwhile, what makes it beautifully human.
Sure, they& #39;re not as talented athletically as the pros they work alongside, but you can& #39;t tell me that they& #39;re not valuable.
We could install turnstiles at the gates of all the courts at all the tournaments that could tell how many people are in there. Get rid of all the ushers.
We could install turnstiles at the gates of all the courts at all the tournaments that could tell how many people are in there. Get rid of all the ushers.
