I'm surprised by the differences of opinion...so I'm posting - not to bash, just to add my two cents.

I agree with Nigel, Curtis, and others. It's using 5 seconds to instill a little tradition where my son can learn the true meaning of "being a good sport".

One-on-one congrats after the heat of the battle, not like a long line of handshakes at the end, requires the individual to take personal ownership of his/her behavior.

Judging by some of the poor attempts to shake hands, it's been a worthy lesson that must be experienced many times before it's understood.

I was very impressed when I first saw this tradition and I still am today, if/when it's done with sincerity. It tells me a lot about the person.

My son benifited immensely and this lesson has been more important to me than his win/loss.