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If you took a random poll of 100 kids playing T-ball and asked them which was more important—having a post-game slice of pizza or winning the game—I bet that at least 95 percent would choose pizza.
And 100 percent of them would have no interest in the standings. But parents certainly care!
There’s a time and place to turn the scoreboard on and post standings for all to see, but it certainly isn’t at the T-ball age. At this level all of the emphasis should be on developing skills, knowledge, and a love of the sport—not posting which team is three games out of first place. Anyone who suggests otherwise just doesn’t get it.