8U Rec Softball Debate: Is Yelling “Swing!” at the Batter Poor Sportsmanship?

A coach-pitch 8U rec softball discussion sparks debate over whether teaching players to yell “swing” as a pitch comes in crosses the line into unsportsmanlike conduct. The thread centers on fair play expectations for very young players and how NFHS sportsmanship principles might apply in a non-LL recreational league.