sign stealing
Illicit signal interception
Sign stealing is the practice of decoding and relaying an opponent's signals during a game, especially in baseball.
Catchers use hand signals to tell pitchers what to throw; if the other team figures out those signs, they can tip off the batter.
Some sign stealing—like a runner on second base watching the catcher—is considered part of the game.
Using technology like cameras or electronic devices to steal signs is illegal and has sparked major scandals: The team was fined for their sign-stealing scheme.
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