So, while I know what the LOTG says, I'm wondering why this always seems to be such a big deal to observers?
I've got no problem with it being mentioned as a development point. And I get how a clash with opponent's colours can maaaaaaaaaybe cause confusion when trying to judge fouls. But I'm not convinced it makes any significant difference really, definitely not in the absence of a clash. Yet I've seen/read/had multiple assessments where a piece of missed sock tape can make up the bulk of the report!
So why? Is this justified and am I "under-reacting" by thinking it's just not a big deal? Or perhaps it's easy assessing - spotting something technical and making a big deal out of it so that you don't have to come up with insight elsewhere?
I've got no problem with it being mentioned as a development point. And I get how a clash with opponent's colours can maaaaaaaaaybe cause confusion when trying to judge fouls. But I'm not convinced it makes any significant difference really, definitely not in the absence of a clash. Yet I've seen/read/had multiple assessments where a piece of missed sock tape can make up the bulk of the report!
So why? Is this justified and am I "under-reacting" by thinking it's just not a big deal? Or perhaps it's easy assessing - spotting something technical and making a big deal out of it so that you don't have to come up with insight elsewhere?