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Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP
Speaking NFHS, why does the forum think that there are rules against player disconcertion by other players and coaches in football and basketball, but not in softball?
Do those that think this is acceptable in softball think those rules are overly-officious in those two sports?
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Who says not in softball? NFHS has a full section on
Bench & Field Conduct. It addresses specific issues, yet it's worded general enough to provide lattitude to an umpire to take whatever action he/she feels necessary to control the game. For example:
"Unsporting acts shall not be committed, including, but not limited to . . . use of profanity,
intimidation and/or deceitful tactics, or behavior in any manner not in accordance with
the spirit of fair play."
So in a game that is going well and there is a bit of taunting going on the umpire may choose to ignore it. Conversely, in a game going bad, taunting may get a player ejected.
WMB