12 things you may not see in sports after the coronavirus pandemic

Matthew WilsonJul 1, 2020, 21:03 IST

Shaking hands is considered good form.Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

When sports eventually return following the coronavirus pandemic, there will be guidelines and rules in place to keep athletes, staff, and fans safe.
Handshakes and high-fives may be banned in most sports, giving way to socially distant alternatives.
Many sporting events this season may not have crowds at all, as leagues opt to hold their matches in empty stadiums and venues.

When sports return post-coronavirus pandemic, they'll probably be a little different than people remember. In an effort to keep fans and athletes safe, leagues are creating new guidelines and rules to promote social distancing. Past staples like high-fives and locker room celebrations may be gone — at least for now.

Here are 12 things you may not see in sports after the coronavirus pandemic.

For many sports, high-fives will become a thing of the past.

High-fiving is inherently not socially distant. Denis Poroy/Getty Images

So will handshakes between teammates and opponents.

Shaking hands is considered good form. Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

In the MLB, spitting in all forms will be banned.

Justin Smoak of the Toronto Blue Jays puts chewing tobacco in his mouth in the dugout. Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images

Players can't lick their fingers, either.

Clay Buchholz of the Boston Red Sox licks his fingers in the eighth inning. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

Celebrations and rousing halftime speeches in the locker room won't be allowed in the NFL.

Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates with Brian Hoyer in the locker room. Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Team workouts will be limited.

The Miami Dolphins participate in a team workout. Mark Brown/Getty Images

The NFL is still trying to figure out how to make the huddle more socially distant.

The Green Bay Packers huddle together on the field. Shutterstock

Golfers will no longer remove their golf balls from holes on the green.

Tiger Woods carefully bends down to remove his ball. Michael Cohen/Getty Images

Caddies won't be handling a golfer's clubs and equipment.

Bubba Watson gives a club to his caddie, Ted Scott. Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Tennis players are strongly discouraged from picking up tennis balls with their hands.

A ball boy picks up a stray tennis ball. Friso Gentsch/picture alliance via Getty Images

Ring announcers and ring girls won't be allowed in the boxing ring.

Ring announcer Michael Buffer in the ring. Bill Tompkins/Getty Images

In general, crowded sports events may be a thing of the past.

Spectator seating is empty prior to the Detroit Red Wings playing against the Washington Capitals. Patrick Smith/Getty Images

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