Someone explain this to me Hitting Hype

[FP26]

I was not the poster...I was just trying to make this a "real" thread and not where it was heading

So you would be ok with the pitcher jumping up and down, pumping her fist yelling lets go..shut them down
after K'ing your dd?

To me a lot of it depends on the situation.

First inning, two outs, no one on. That type of behavior seems over the top to me.

Seventh inning, tie run on third base, I'm not opposed to the pitcher showing emotion in a big situation. Just dont make it personal.

 

[TMD]

I was not the poster...I was just trying to make this a "real" thread and not where it was heading

So you would be ok with the pitcher jumping up and down, pumping her fist yelling lets go..shut them down
after K'ing your dd?

My whole thing was it seems the batter is let do almost anything, while the pitchers have to keep professional or they
are thought of as showing up batters

That really wouldn't bother me...and I've been there.

 

[Eric F]

...no wonder there is no pro version of softball.

False.

Congratulations. You're doing a spectacular job of putting your ignorance on display.

 

[schwabach]

I rather enjoyed the P R O F E S S I O N A L Athletes Unlimited softball last fall. I thought the women captured a bit of the NCAA spirit and I really like that they coached themselves and catchers called the pitches. The announcers ... well, they could have talked about 100% less about the individual points awards.

 

[Eric F]

Ok, that was my point. Couple people saying they would be fine with a pitcher getting all loud and jumping up and
down after striking out their dd...i kinda find it hard to believe they wouldnt mind. Human nature of a parent is to be
protective of their dd. BUT when someone gets a hit, people dont mind the batters going nuts at first. And im not talking
cheering and clapping.

It depends a lot on the situation, and where the enthusiasm is directed. For the most part, in softball, I see the enthusiastic displays directed back to a player's own team, building each other up. It's not really about "look at me", but more about "let's go". It's a team mentality. Very rarely have I seen it directed at the opposing team as a display of mockery. I would have a very different opinion about it, if it was. Not only is it a culture thing that is part of how the girls learn to play the game on the field, but I think the compressed size of a softball field (compared to a baseball field) also plays a factor in magnifying that energy.

Last weekend, I watched my DD strike out to end a hard-fought game where her team came up a couple runs short in the end. My DD had the opportunity to tie the game, or even a walk-off win, but got beat. The pitcher celebrated the K enthusiastically. Not in an "in your face" kind of way, but "we did it" with her team. I was bummed for my DD and her team, but have no issue with the other team's celebration, or the P's enthusiasm about being successful against a dangerous hitter in a high-pressure situation.

 

[clemenslee1]

It depends a lot on the situation, and where the enthusiasm is directed. For the most part, in softball, I see the enthusiastic displays directed back to a player's own team, building each other up. It's not really about "look at me", but more about "let's go". It's a team mentality. Very rarely have I seen it directed at the opposing team as a display of mockery. I would have a very different opinion about it, if it was. Not only is it a culture thing that is part of how the girls learn to play the game on the field, but I think the compressed size of a softball field (compared to a baseball field) also plays a factor in magnifying that energy.

Last weekend, I watched my DD strike out to end a hard-fought game where her team came up a couple runs short in the end. My DD had the opportunity to tie the game, or even a walk-off win, but got beat. The pitcher celebrated the K enthusiastically. Not in an "in your face" kind of way, but "we did it" with her team. I was bummed for my DD and her team, but have no issue with the other team's celebration, or the P's enthusiasm about being successful against a dangerous hitter in a high-pressure situation.

This ^^^^^^. That's what I don't understand about people not liking it. You can discern, at least you should be able to discern where the enthusiasm is directed and whether its genuine or not. I guess some can't do that now days

 

[Shiloh]

False.

Congratulations. You're doing a spectacular job of putting your ignorance on display.

Nobody does it better!

#troll ignorance

#girlieballer guy

#no self awareness

 

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[Eric F]

...softball dad just ain’t a macho thing lol

Being concerned with being "macho" is pretty pathetic. Supporting your kid's interests and hobbies is one of the most "dad" things you can do. I'm a million times more interested in being a good dad than I am about appearing "macho". Meanwhile, I will continue to enjoy all the "proud dad" moments from watching my DD do awesome things in the sport she loves.

 

[HunterMO]

Being concerned with being "macho" is pretty pathetic. Supporting your kid's interests and hobbies is one of the most "dad" things you can do. I'm a million times more interested in being a good dad than I am about appearing "macho". Meanwhile, I will continue to enjoy all the "proud dad" moments from watching my DD do awesome things in the sport she loves.

I used a pink, red, and purple polka dot umbrella watching DD play Monday.