A Little Advice For The Girls
Never underestimate the other team.
If you invite a substitute to fill a vacant spot, treat that person like a royal guest.
Never heckle a pitcher, especially if that person is new to the job.
Try to have fun, whether you’re winning or losing.
Be respectful of the other team, even if they do not treat your team similarly. Your sportsmanship on the field will quickly get known throughout the league.
Always wear your uniform during a tournament.
If somebody makes an error, she already knows she made a mistake. Don’t remind her.
Don’t measure your talent against players on your own team.
Always respect your fellow players, even if they don’t give you immediate reasons to do so. You are all on the same team!
Cheer for your pitcher, even when she throws poorly. Being on the mound is the toughest job on the field.
If you can show up early, offer to install the bases and assist the umps with setup. Even if it is not your home team’s responsibility, your effort will be remembered by other ball players.
Before you borrow a teammate’s equipment, ask first.
If you’re winning big, don’t rub it in.
The same person that let you down one game, may win it for you next time.
There is always a next time.
Don’t bother holding a grudge against an umpire; it isn’t worth it. Umpires are people too, and they make errors just like you and me.
Always shake hands, thank the umpire, and clean up after yourself before you leave.
Most of all, leave the game on the field, where it belongs.