[ccbestul]

It's amazing how a game can deteriorate into long drawn-out, get-even, trash talking mess by letting deception plays go unincumbered. Kids will attempt to get even, coaches may encourage, parents will be on your case.
ex: During a legion game: It started when F6 of the visiting team stepped into the baseline attemping a double play, 2nd to 1st. R1 slides hard into 2nd and took him out. A good hard play and hopefully a learning experience for F6. Visiting coach was wild. Wanted the kid EJ'd out for Unsportsman like. Later, F6 is now batter, hits ball and is racing to first, Throw causes F3 to step toward home. B1 stays right down the middle and flares elbows a little. Plain as day for me but nobody else could see it. Looks like legit. train wreck. I went to the coach and asked him to remove him if he wants to play that way. Coach blew up again on me. My comment: "Coach, take care of it or I will." The game went on with no further hitches. Umps are paid to control the game.