why do baseball an hockey players spit so much while in other sports like basketball they have more respect.?
359368
It's not a matter of respect.  It's a matter of playing surface.\n\nBasketball is played on a wooden floor which gets mighty slippery when wet.  So, it's not respect - it's the rules and safety aspect of the game.\n\nI've known quite a few people who play basketball and spit just as much as people in any other sport!
949303
Yes. Baseball players generally have a much longer tenure and good playing years as opposed to other sports like football, hockey and such that are harder on the body and joints.
101298
Contact sports seem to lead to spitting and patting of arses. Tennis players, fortunately, are separated by a net, so that can't happen...the patting part, anyway.\n\nAnd spitting isn't allowed on any tennis court that I know of.
412389
Its not violence. Really you think that???? Thats silly. They are trying to get the puck if that means to slam your oppenent into the wall then so be it.  Just like football when you tackel. There is alot more violence out on the streets we should worry about b4 hockey.\n\nHockey is the coolest sport, it goes to show how much a team really cares about their team mates, when someone gets checked then a fight breaks out its cuz that persons teammates are like H*ll no you ain't taking a cheap shot on our guy.\n\nGuess you gotta love it to get it.
1079302
Yes it matters very much.\nAll these basketball players have talent and are in great shape.  What matters the most is the mindset of the players.  Whoevers adrenaline is rushing more or whoever wants it more will win.\nWhen you have thousands of people cheering every move you have and supporting you in the rough spots, you will be getting big boosts of adrenaline.\n\nAlso they make it EXTREMELY HARD for the other team to play.  Getting booed isn't fun.
445148
i think it has to do with what happens when there is some contact.  a player trips over another players leg, then proceeds to roll around on the ground screaming like he just got shot.  then he gets carried off on a stretcher only to return to the game 2 minutes later.  bunch of sissy drama queens if you ask me.
629484
i agree with you, smoke and star29. those players are getting payed millions, but they should be able to say whats on their minds without getting fined for it. its only their opinion and even though i dont think they should get paid as much as they do, i still think they should be able to voice their opinions without getting in trouble for it. i know the nba has rules and stuff about this, but they should be able to voice their opinion shouldn't they?
678285
Because it is a rough sport.  It is also a MANS SPORT!!  woot woot go clippers!\n\nLol jk
1001198
It's just tradition. When they do it, it's a way of telling "I admire you" to the other player.
993918
all my years of playing high school sports, i had problems with the refs and their calls but i just accepted it as a part of the game. players having rights changes the uniformity of the game. there is a set standard that every player knows and follows. its not like the refs are doing anything personal in making calls. they just go with what they think best follows the rules of the game to make it a fair competitive environment. i dont think its worth it to protest.
445472
Because they're wearing a cup, and cups aren't all that comfortable.  Now, with that said, I guess baseball players just have less self-restraint than football, hockey, and soccer players.
710214
why do guys even spit at all? it is disgusting! lol\n\nI agree with most everyone else. It probably has a lot to do with all of the physical activity going on. So, I guess I can't blame them for that!
377758
I think it really depends on the area where you live.  In southern or western states, people might ask "What's Hockey?"  But in Minnesota, Michigan or the Northeast (NY, Boston, etc.), you have a higher percentage of fans, because the sport has more appeal there, due mainly to the fact that Hockey has it's U.S. roots in those regions (the first NHL teams started there, lots of college and NHL championship history, cold weather, etc.).\n\nI know hockey appeals to me because of the fast-paced, exciting nature of the sport.  Many guys like it because it's the only sport where players can get in fistfights and not be suspended.\n\nBut for the answer why guys become obsessed with any sport?  I'd probably say it's the competitive nature of guys.  We tend to make everything a life-or-death competitition.  Playground basketball. Bowling. Darts. Poker. The specific sport/activity varies from guy to guy, but many of us are like this.  So it's not just Hockey...  it just happens to be Hockey for the guys you know.\n\nHope that helps!
576722
they do it to show support for their players. its a sign of defending them, sticking up for them. also if it was a bad call then it puts pressure on the umpire to pay better attention
1122678
Baseball players have grass (or astro turf) and dirt to spit on, and basketball players don't, they wouldn't want to ruin their nice court floor.  hehe, what do I know? NOthing apparently lol.
1138814
Go Oilers!!!!!\n\nOK yes I am sick of seeing people moan about hockey.  It's much more exciting since they changed the rules. It's much much better than watching baseball on TV.  I bet the people who are complaining haven't watched any hockey games recently.  Why attack hockey?  Well, just don't watch it if you don't like it, and let the rest of us enjoy.\n\nBTW, Chara is about 6'9" I think, and there are some other really tall young players coming up through the system.
506959
it is amazing..how so many wanna be people...need a leader of the pack to enjoy a sport.  It is amazing how so many people can not respect a group of guys like themselves (humble and talented) who are awsome at the game of basketball.  It is amazing how we place the Kobe and the LaBroms of the world higher than anything or anyone.  Do they not talk and walk like the rest of us?  The Detroit Pistons are a great talented team and do not need a STAR because they are all STARS.