Morality of Diving in Sports.

[thejuice]

So Havertz recently dived to win a penalty. I heard a pundit describe it as "buying a penalty. It happens". Basically flicking your leg out to manufacture contact and then flop to the ground like a crumpled old sock.

The implication of buying a penalty is, "it's normal, don't worry". So are morals based on whether other people do it and how influential they are?

 

[thejuice]

1.25. also, Havertz is terrible. 2 penalty misses and a chance from 5 yards out spooned. Karma.

 

[Outdated]

The implication of buying a penalty is, "it's normal, don't worry".

Maybe time to change sports?

 

[thejuice]

Speccys are wild!

 

[thejuice]

As someone who was always plonked in defense the whole not having a position appeals to me..

 

[Outdated]

It's the oldest codified ball sport in the world, first played in 1858. Originally it was just created as a way to keep cricket players fit during the off season, that's why it's played on cricket grounds. With 18 players from each team on the field and another 4 on the bench it's a very fast paced game and draws are rare.

 

[blue_bird]

So are morals based on whether other people do it and how influential they are?

Yes. Society is proof of that.

Just curious, are you a United fan?

 

[Forest Cat]

I don't know about moral but there should be some kind of punishment for soccer players who fall over and act like they stepped on a landmine when a mild summer breeze gently caress them. I have always said soccer needs more full body contact. The way it is now, they stop the game every time someone bumps into someone. All these pauses ruins the rythm and progression of the game.

 

[Neonatal RRT]

I don't know about moral but there should be some kind of punishment for soccer players who fall over and act like they stepped on a landmine when a mild summer breeze gently caress them. I have always said soccer needs more full body contact. The way it is now, they stop the game every time someone bumps into someone. All these pauses ruins the rythm and progression of the game.

I'm with you, but obviously this is all a "time management" strategy, as well as a strategic method of disrupting the flow of the game to someone's advantage. Hockey has some of this element of intentional penalties, as does American football, and basketball. Coaches certainly are not discouraging the behavior.

 

[Tom]

It's basically cheating and seems to be somewhat tolerated in Football (Soccer - USA). I think it degrades the sport. 'Everyone does it' might be a rationale, but is not a justification. It's not unique in sports however. Others have sketchy aspects, like hits and fighting in hockey for example.