Sport Sharking with the "Psychology of Losing"
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STOP GAMESMANSHIP!!
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LOSING - TRICKS, TRAPS & SHARKS
A humorous look at how to protect yourself from ruthless
gamesmanship and unsportsmanlike behavior.
By Allan P. Sand
An unscrupulous player, trainer, or coach does not abide by the
concept of good sportsmanship. He wants to win and will use any means
possible, especially if it is not specifically forbidden in writing.
He will exactly follow the letter of the rules, but not the spirit.
Every type of distracting tactic will be used to give any advantage to
his side, however small.
The tricks and traps can be subtle ploys applied by an expert
gamesman. Many of these will not be immediately recognizable in the
heat of battle. Only the consequences of a lost competition will bear
testimony of their effectiveness.
Even in the hands of an unskilled amateur, the more obvious attempts
can be highly effective. Those efforts will be so obvious that even
young children recognize the blatant intention to bend the concept of
fair play.
Become educated on the subtle and unsubtle ways of competitive
psychology. Once the concepts of gamesmanship are understood,
knowledgeable observers (referees, officials, and spectators) can
easily spot these attempts. When aware of an effort, effective steps
can be taken to nullify, deflect, and even trap the instigator.
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