Ten Ways to be a Good Sport

 1. Be polite to everyone you're playing with and against. No trash talk - which means saying mean things while you're in the middle of a game.
 2. Don't show off. Just play your best.
 3. Tell your opponents "good game!" whether you've won or you've lost.
 4. Learn the rules of the game.
 5. Listen to your teachers and follow their directions about playing.
 6. Don't argue if you don't agree with a call. If you don't understand a certain call, ask your teacher to explain it to you.
 7. Don't make up excuses or blame a teammate when you lose. Try to learn from what happened.
 8. Play fair and don't cheat.
 9. Cheer for your teammates even if the score is 1,000-1! You could inspire a big comeback!
10. Be a good team member and try your hardest.

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