Greenmonsters
Wannabe Duck Boat Owner
Bush? Not really. Smart? No. Silly? With all the pitchers having at least 7 mpitches and impeccable contro at 10U, yes!
At older ages, Any smart, experienced coach easily can put an end to the practice immediately or quietly turn the situation to their advantage.
IMO, trying to steal signs and gain an advantage is part of the game; however, the key is to be able to subtlely pass on the information. Make it obvious and the opponent just changes their signs or waits to cross you up in a key situation. I always got a kick out of selectively telling batters what pitch was coming and seeing if I could get into their head.
At older ages, Any smart, experienced coach easily can put an end to the practice immediately or quietly turn the situation to their advantage.
IMO, trying to steal signs and gain an advantage is part of the game; however, the key is to be able to subtlely pass on the information. Make it obvious and the opponent just changes their signs or waits to cross you up in a key situation. I always got a kick out of selectively telling batters what pitch was coming and seeing if I could get into their head.