On a few occasions this year at 12U tournaments, we encountered a couple of other teams blatantly stealing our signs as they were relayed from coach to catcher. The person would position themselves behind the back stop at an angle to view the coach calling in the signs to the catcher and then he would tell their batter, while she was in the batter's box, what type of pitch was coming.
On one occasion, I questioned the head coach of the opposing team and his response was that it was a parent and he couldn't do anything about it. He's still a reflection on your organization.
I know that you can mix up your signs or even use the wristband sleeves that are becoming more popular, but really? Do you have to cheat like that to get that extra edge? What kind of example are you setting for these young girls?
Am I overreacting or is this par for the course?
On one occasion, I questioned the head coach of the opposing team and his response was that it was a parent and he couldn't do anything about it. He's still a reflection on your organization.
I know that you can mix up your signs or even use the wristband sleeves that are becoming more popular, but really? Do you have to cheat like that to get that extra edge? What kind of example are you setting for these young girls?
Am I overreacting or is this par for the course?