Oh yeah, athletes (no matter the age) are highly competitive and most of the time if you've got a set of truly good young athletes, they'll come up with their own "sign stealing system" to help each other without the coach even knowing it. My 12U team has done that this spring. I literally have not told, practiced, or encouraged any of my players to steal signs. However, they are now reaching that age where they are going into puberty and their minds are developing along with their bodies. So, they are coming up with their own ideas and strategies to get an edge. I applaud it. It means they are thinking for themselves, which is what every coach of any youth baseball team should want.
This group right here, LOL!, is a highly, highly competitive group. These little savages will steal your signs, your wives, daughters and your girlfriends. Be careful! LOL!
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