keywords: banter, trash talk, sports, competition, games, athletes, rivalry, playful, teasing, insults, aggressive, disrespectful, communication, sportsmanship, mind games, strategy, confidence, intimidation, psychological warfare, banter

Trash Talking A considerable amount of athletes engage in banter as a type of dialogue during sports. It's often seen as a playful part of the contest, a way to build confidence or even employ mental strategies to gain a advantageous edge. While certain view it to be simply teasing, other instances can cross the line into belligerent insults, po

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