Maybe it could be argued, but I would be very surprised if it got the arguer anywhere. The catcher isn't trying to confuse the batter, or trying to distract them into doing something different. It's common defensive communication.
Sportsmanship issue?
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Maybe it could be argued, but I would be very surprised if it got the arguer anywhere. The catcher isn't trying to confuse the batter, or trying to distract them into doing something different. It's common defensive communication.
I like your DD's attitude, but it's extremely wrong. It's always been wrong and always will be.
I put it up there with teams that yell just as the pitcher is about the pitch or fans who yell
miss it when the ball is in the air.
Fake tags are another no-no in my book.
Yelling Bunt when the batter is about to bunt is helping your team not hurting the other.
I put it up there with teams that yell just as the pitcher is about the pitch or fans who yell
miss it when the ball is in the air.
Fake tags are another no-no in my book.
Yelling Bunt when the batter is about to bunt is helping your team not hurting the other.
JJsqueeze
Dad, Husband....legend
I'm a little surprised this is even a question.
Oh, and that's an acceptable response. Your logic doesn't add up.
She said daughter asked the question : Daughter is wanting to win really bad : Isn't the right way to win : Daughter is taught that it isn't right way. In the end it is a competitive spirit that I was applauding.
DD has never, to my knowledge, hit anyone on purpose but if she played against some of the players other posters have mentioned that might change. I did not like the head part but the rest I am OK with.
Daughter: I am going to be an idiot
Dad: You will get one in the ribs your next at bat
Daughter: I am going to be an idiot
Dad: You will get one in the ribs your next at bat
You need deliberate, unsportsmanlike conduct trying to purposely distract the batter for this to come into play.
Fake tags are also covered in the rules. It's a form of obstruction that could also get the fielder ejected from the game.
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I didn't ask for your answer. I asked what is the proper decorum for the sport my DD loves and that I know little about. However, to answer your question....if my DD was in the infield and the batter runner yelled "mine" and caused her to miss the ball, I would think it is fair game if my DD did it to them. Seeing as I don't know the nuances like you, I wouldn't know to consider that bad sportsmanship. I came from the basketball world. Everything this about "confusing" the opponent. When they shoot, you clap your hands to distract them. When you aren't getting the rebound, you yell "ball" to get the opponent to think their teammate has it. When your opponent is about to shoot his free throws, you mention something to them in an attempt to distract them. As other posters have explained this in their responses, I can see HOW this is bad sportsmanship based on the rules and the spirit of the game. However, asking a simple question about what is proper decorum shouldn't be translated to these extremes IMHO. This is part of the reason people don't want to ask questions now.
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Why? If I don't know the answer to something, I'll ask. It's much better than assuming to know everything. I don't mind asking a stupid question as long as I'm not stupid by NOT asking a question.
Greenmonsters
Wannabe Duck Boat Owner
Agreed. It is my belief that it is far better to be thought to be stupid than to be stupid.
