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I was watching a basketball game featuring my favorite team. It was a thrilling game; the score was tied with x seconds remaining on the clock. The team's superstar chosen for an isolation play, waited for the clock to dwindle downwardly, and sank a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer. The players began jubilant. The hero of the game rushed to the bench, pumping his fist and giving high-fives. While doing this, his teammates started slapping him on the butt, one later on some other.

Then I began to wonder. What is the origin of the butt slap? Why is it but done in sports? Do guys slapping each other on their behinds gain a boost in confidence or something?

Every bit y'all may very well know, this gesture is very common in unlike sports, even those played by big and tough men, like football game. Tin you lot imagine what these large dudes say to each other, or more than interestingly, what they feel while giving and receiving a butt slap?

Squeamish play, homo! *barrel slap*

Science Behind the Butt Slap?

To provide you lot with a niggling fleck of useful information, some say that in that location is scientific discipline behind butt slapping. It is said that information technology has similarities with horse racing, where jockeys whip their horses to encourage them to go faster. But and so again, some studies merits that whipping horses does not increase their chances of finishing first, second, or whatever. But in that location'south all the same a useful tip we can become from equus caballus racing. In that location is actually a limit to the number of times a jockey tin can whip a equus caballus. The aforementioned goes with butt slapping.

Actually, I played basketball back in high school, and I've had my fair share of those "confidence and energy boosters." Honestly, at first it didn't come very awkward to me, probably because I've been seeing athletes doing it way earlier I started playing basketball. And so I idea it was a natural affair for sportsmen. I hate to admit this, just I think I've given more butt slaps to men than women. But hey, don't start laughing at present. You know y'all're in the aforementioned league as me.

That realization sparked another question in my heed. Are barrel slaps also common in women's sports? If so, that's worthy of a whole different commodity! Just in any example, the butt slap is here and hither to stay. For beginners, if you want to avert people questioning your manhood or if you want to hide your existent intentions, yous must learn these unspoken rules of butt slapping.

Run into the look on the guy in the heart? That'southward the look you want to avoid.

The Unspoken Rules of Barrel Slapping

1. No squeezing. This is the number one rule. A butt slap should ever be a quick tap. Make sure your fingers are together to avoid accidental cupping, or to avoid temptation. If your hand is yet in contact with the guy's butt after half a second, your thoughts are not on the game; they're lingering somewhere else.

two. Option merely one cheek. No affair how much you want to smack both, get a concord of yourself and pick simply one cheek. Preferably, slap the i nearest you lot to avoid that split 2nd of choosing which i you think is better to smack.

Never stare!

3. Keep your eyes up. Yous don't have to look at the guy'southward behind when giving him a butt slap. This will only make you look like you're actually enjoying this crazy antic.

4. Autumn in line. Did your teammate make a fantastic play? Wait your turn to give him a smack. Don't get rushing towards him like a kid drooling for water ice cream. Don't you worry; you'll go your chance.

v. Listen to the horn. When the game ends, information technology too signals the stop of butt slapping, or at to the lowest degree after a few seconds after the game to congratulate your team for winning or to tell them you'll go 'em next time. As for you, this is your last chance, and then get go 'em now!

Oh, and i more thing: Never accept it to the showers!

Curlicue to Continue

Are Y'all Set for One?

For having the patience to read this article, here's one for you . . .

Well, on 2d idea, there might be folks who do non want to exist on the receiving terminate of a butt slap. As a matter of fact, I'm also done with it. And then if you enjoyed this article, please go out a comment instead. Many thanks!

Sherri Johnson on July 03, 2020:

I enjoyed reading this to my son cause I pat him all the time and he gets mad

Thanks on January 10, 2020:

Thx u this is some new facts

Dave on June 13, 2019:

You made express joy so difficult, in regards to the rules of butt slapping!

Haha haha

Joseph Tabit on March 29, 2019:

There is a science behind it. The idea is to smack the guy at the very lesser of his vertebral column (Coccygeal Nerve #31) right at the tailbone simply in a higher place the ass. The idea is to actuate the nigh junior nerve in the Central Nervous System and send it straight to the Encephalon Stem and into the Basal Ganglion of the Limbic System in the brain. This activates the Pleasance Center where the person feels similar a million dollars, especially if the person who slapped him was older and well respected. It layman'due south terms "Atta boy kiddo"!!!!

A on July 24, 2018:

Mr. Openhimer, probably because of sexual harassment. While some, or even many, people may be fine with information technology, in that location are some who aren't and those might crusade problems.

Mr. Openhimer on March 21, 2018:

I swat my secretary'south butt any fourth dimension she does a great job. She giggles and seems to savour the recognition. Several weeks agone she started slapping my butt when I closed a big deal, and I have to acknowledge, it actually makes me piece of work much harder to close every bargain and earn that swat from her. I was looking this up to see if at that place was some sort of scientific discipline behind the motivating factor behind the swat. Why don't more people do information technology in the office setting also?

Mickey on Feb 23, 2018:

Touch my butt, and be prepared to stabbed in the face with a soldering iron...hazing ofttimes hides behind the name of tradition.

Culley on September 02, 2017:

Itve always found information technology to be in proficient fun. Information technology is a playful gesture that incites bonding & encouragement.

Richard mota on August 26, 2017:

Exactly what I wanted to find out great commodity!

Willie Forsythe on July 29, 2017:

Information technology is e'er fun to learn new things and I was happy to read this. It was very interesting

Betty Smith on May 13, 2017:

In today'south SOCIETY the sexual culture of same gender,bisexual,transgender,and anything goes men slapping each other on the barrel probably makes some feel uncomfortable,makes

Spectators wonder and others indifferent.

Ware No on October xxx, 2016:

Me and my mom GG think it'south gross and should be banned. That makes it easy for people with ulterior motives to go down without being exposed.

Mrs S on April 04, 2016:

We are rolling with laugh! Just shared this with our teenagers- perhaps our maturity had usa crying! Loved it!!!

Jobert on March 24, 2012:

xD Funny hub cliff~ Now i'm ready to butt slap a teammate after the game :D

Cliff Mendrez (author) from Philippines on March 16, 2012:

Brought back awesome memories, eh? You're welcome brian!

brian s. on March 16, 2012:

Lmfao!!!! I was an athlete in high school He did it when everybody slapped my @$&!!! Non to brag just I was star running back for my loftier schoolhouse football team in got them all the time Until My junior year when I said enough is enough And I punched the running back coach!!! I deffly ran some laps for that thing never did information technology again!!! Funny stuff human being thanks dude!!!

Cliff Mendrez (author) from Philippines on Jan 27, 2012:

I completely understand that. I've been a huge sports fan ever since I was a kid and I've been trying out pretty much any sport I go a risk to play. I think many people know that it's for giving a confidence boost or annihilation similar that, like with giving high-fives or a pat on the shoulder. Information technology'southward just that it's unique in sports and very unusual in everyday activities. That's why it gets a lot of attention. The involvement of the butt in this gesture also makes it a topic for fun and laughter. But in that location's no denying that although in that location are players that do not appreciate barrel slapping, in that location are many who consider information technology every bit a vital office of any game.

chipsball from Houston, Texas USA on January 27, 2012:

Been playing all kinds of sports for over 60+ years and coaching lilliputian league baseball...butt slappin' has been a intregal office of baseball and other sports for years. Information technology is a commonly used method of motivation and inspirations that puts some hop in the players and pumps them upwards. ANYBODY who finds information technology unusual and sexually distrubing has no idea what it' for and what it does to the players and coaches. Any other connodations with this across sports is misguided and misintrepreted. I had one mother from footling league ask me why I slapped her son on the butt after he made a dam good play...my comment..." to get his enquire in gear! That's baseball.

David from Idaho on January 26, 2012:

Although I never appreciated the butt slapping on the baseball diamond I have no problem with it in my ain house.

Cliff Mendrez (author) from Philippines on January 26, 2012:

Virtual Treasures, I bet your hubby doesn't follow these rules. Haha. Thank you for reading!

Tonja Petrella from Michigan on January 26, 2012:

And then at present I know why my husband is ever going around slapping my butt and telling me "skillful game!" Hahahaha! Practiced hub!

Cliff Mendrez (writer) from Philippines on January 25, 2012:

Steph, isn't butt slapping extreme? Two NBA players were fifty-fifty ejected when they slapped each other! Poor guys.. Give thanks you for reading! I'm happy you loved the hub.

Turtlewoman, I should really watch beach volleyball more!

Kim Lam from California on January 25, 2012:

How funny! I've pondered on this subject many times. I also wonder why only males participate in this ritual. The but sport where I've seen females barrel-slap is in sand doubles volleyball.

Stephanie Marshall from Bend, Oregon on January 25, 2012:

Extreme sports? LOL! But dearest the hub, your wry sense of humor and commentary on the selected photos. Now, let's watch the Super Bowl for whatever demonstrations of proper "barrel slap" etiquette.... :)

Cliff Mendrez (author) from Philippines on Jan 25, 2012:

Melovy, I'm likewise glad I was on-topic. I might accept given myself a butt slap (a really hard one) if this wasn't accepted. Thank you for reading!

How-do-you-do alissa! The rules must be strictly implemented! Thanks for sharing this.

ThePracticalMommy, I wonder too. Once I have a child, this will be 1 of the beginning things I will teach him. Maybe if all parents would do that, the butt slapping in sports will be gone at last.

JoshuaDR, that dominion is indeed important. Can you lot imagine guys slapping each others' butts in the locker room?

Kathleen, I've but seen a picture of two female volleyball players doing it. Perchance I should watch women's sports more.

Elani, I've ever wondered as well. I had those awkward moments when I gave my teammates a butt slap and immediately after that I'd ask myself, what did I just practise?

VendettaVixen, actually interesting isn't information technology? Cheers for reading.

Donnaisabella, thank you lot besides!

Isabella Mukanda from Fort Myers on January 25, 2012:

That was hilarious! Cheers.

VendettaVixen from Ireland on January 25, 2012:

Fantastic hub. I've never actually wondered virtually the butt slap, maybe because I'm not sporty in the least and have never had to tolerate information technology, simply this was really interesting, and funny besides.

Excellent job on tackling a quite unusual discipline.

Melanie from Pennsylvania on January 25, 2012:

This is pretty funny. I always wondered why guys did that! Hilarious hub!

Kathleen Cochran from Atlanta, Georgia on January 25, 2012:

Is information technology whatever more personal than fierce off your shirt at the end of a soccer match? A butt slap is as much a male bonding ritual as anything else. Ever come across 2 girls do information technology?

JoshuaDR from Charleston, SC on January 25, 2012:

Good stuff. I think the about important rule is the last one. Listen for the horn.

voted upwardly and funny

Marissa from United States on January 25, 2012:

I oft wondered most this: what would prompt grown men to slap each other's behinds during/after a sweaty game? You lot have to wonder, though, why this thing is yet acceptable after the recent abuse stories in sports lately?

Your hub is hysterical still--not one I'd expect to meet from this week'south WTI! Cheers for the laugh!

Voted up and sharing!

Alissa Roberts from Normandy, TN on Jan 25, 2012:

Honey this! I never knew in that location were rules to the art of the barrel slap. Very funny - voted up and sharing this i!

Yvonne Spence from U.k. on Jan 25, 2012:

Well, this is an interesting take on the WTI! Glad it was deemed suitable every bit it is very funny, equally are the photos. Thanks for a express joy.

Cliff Mendrez (author) from Philippines on January 25, 2012:

Hey adjkp25! Bad-mannered wasn't it? I can't believe I did those barrel slaps when I was still a kid.

David from Idaho on January 24, 2012:

I played baseball game for many years when I was growing up and nosotros always had that one guy who was totally into the butt slapping thing. Personally, I never got it and still don't. I certainly didn't enjoy beingness on the receiving stop of them.

Cliff Mendrez (author) from Philippines on January 24, 2012:

Hi emie! There are really unspoken rules! Dare break even ane of 'em and y'all'll pay the toll. Haha. Thanks for reading!

emievil from Philippines on Jan 24, 2012:

Wow, I never knew there are rules for butt slapping. I thought it'southward but something they exercise! not bad hub topic here. Hope to read more of your hubs in the future.

Cliff Mendrez (author) from Philippines on Jan 24, 2012:

Hi Eric! Actually, I had troubles with choosing under which category to put this hub into. At start, I decided to put information technology nether American Football game, as the butt slap is believed to accept started in that sport. But I scrolled down further the sub-categories and I found the perfect lucifer: Extreme Sports! I don't know if I should be glad most the bots relating my hub to wedding etiquette though. Haha.

TravelinAsia, your comment is plenty. No butt slaps delight.

Alocsin, cheers one time over again. Glad you found this hub funny.

Simone, thank y'all for this week's topic inspiration. I hope this would exist of help to beginners in any sport. Lol.

Simone Haruko Smith from San Francisco on January 24, 2012:

Hahaa, butt slapping in sports has always cracked me up, and I've always wondered about the etiquette surrounding the issue. This Hub rocks.

Likewise, lol@ Eric Newland.

Aurelio Locsin from Orange County, CA on January 24, 2012:

Hilarious overview of a frequent sports ritural. Voting this Up and Funny.

TravelinAsia from Thailand/Southeast Asia on Jan 24, 2012:

I loved reading this .. Brilliant! A neat subject to tackle, the legnedary butt slap! I enjoyed this hub so much, I reckon you deserve a good butt slap yourself.. hahaha.. But kidding!

Eric Newland from Dayton, Ohio on January 24, 2012:

Haha, I dear information technology! Y'all've shed some lite on a sports subject field that could definitely use more exposure. Or perchance non.

I also like how the 'bots that be decided that your hub is related to a hub nearly hymeneals etiquette.

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Source: https://howtheyplay.com/team-sports/The-Unspoken-Rules-of-Butt-Slapping-in-Sports

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