I occur when teams shake hands, showing respect before the battle on the field. What am I?
Category: Football · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think of a ritual that occurs before games.
Answer
The pre-match handshake
Explanation
The pre-match handshake is a customary gesture showing sportsmanship and respect between opposing teams.
This is an easy football riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is The pre-match handshake.
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