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Old Sat Nov 24, 2012, 11:16am
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Originally Posted by MIC View Post

And surely isn’t the reason we don’t see it too much in pro ball that pro players know it’s a cowardly thing to do and they would get called on it, not just by referees, but players, coaches and fans?

If this is true, shouldn’t we have the same standard when reffing and teaching young players how to play (and win) with skill?
No. The reason you don't see this in pro ball is it's a waste of time. It might work once...then the next time you try it, you'll lose possession of it someway or another.
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