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I am sure its common Practice and it just seems Unsportsmanlike to me. I have as a Player in Slo-Pitch Tourneys seen it on occasion ( We Call it Gut-less) But here in Travel ball , I have seen it way too much.
Last weekend After a 3 run Bomb to take a 5-4 Lead we had a Team SLOW the game down ridiculously, The Pitcher walking around in circles between Pitches and jabbering away at her teammates , an unnecessary visit to the Mound, Batters stepping outta the Box ... Even a Batter who Ran ALL the way to First and then Moseyed on back to the Plate on a Foul Ball hit OVER the backstop. I fully understand the Time Limits , hate them but understand the need. But Why Unpires allow Coaches to delay games , and Obviously instruct their players to do likewise is a Sad excuse for Competition.
If you do it or have done it Shame on You. I am in the Process of becoming an Umpire next year and You dont want Me doing you games. Teach your girls to Hustle and Complete as much of the game as is Possible. Its good sportsmanship...part of our Job as Coaches.
Last weekend After a 3 run Bomb to take a 5-4 Lead we had a Team SLOW the game down ridiculously, The Pitcher walking around in circles between Pitches and jabbering away at her teammates , an unnecessary visit to the Mound, Batters stepping outta the Box ... Even a Batter who Ran ALL the way to First and then Moseyed on back to the Plate on a Foul Ball hit OVER the backstop. I fully understand the Time Limits , hate them but understand the need. But Why Unpires allow Coaches to delay games , and Obviously instruct their players to do likewise is a Sad excuse for Competition.
If you do it or have done it Shame on You. I am in the Process of becoming an Umpire next year and You dont want Me doing you games. Teach your girls to Hustle and Complete as much of the game as is Possible. Its good sportsmanship...part of our Job as Coaches.