ottelutapojen
Ottelutapojen is a Finnish term that refers to the customary practices and conventions surrounding organized sports matches. It denotes the set of habitual behaviors, procedures, and etiquette that tend to accompany competitions, beyond the formal rules of the game. The concept is used in discussions about how matches are prepared, conducted, and concluded within a given sport and culture.
Etymology and usage: The word is a compound built from ottelu (match or game) and tapa (habit
Scope: Ottelutapojen encompasses a broad range of practices, including pre-match routines (warm-ups, lineups, introductions), conduct during
Relation to formal rules: Ottelutapojen is distinct from official rulebooks; it consists of observed norms that
See also: Sportsmanship, Fair play, Game conduct, Matchday culture.