And do you not think it is high time that Yeshivahs started to recognize that ball-playing is NOT a bad thing? What makes a bachur more chashuv for not playing a healthy sports activity:? I am NOT suggesting they sit and WATCH sports, but rather actively PLAY, which is a terrific outlet, refreshes the mind and body, and burns off excess energy that might otherwise be channeled into less acceptable directions.
I would also prefer not to hear the word “chashuv” used at all in regards to boys in Yeshivah. Chashivus comes in all shapes and colors, so to speak, and the fact that a boy sits in the Beis M. all day, makes him no more chashuvv than the boy who earns a parnassah, learns, and yes, makes time to unwind by playing a few games of ball to blow off steam in a healthy way.