If Sammy was allowed to run out of the dugout, grab a wild pitch, toss it up in the air and then crush it into the stands I feel like it would be similar.
I don't know why stupid Slate feels the need to explain this, but hey, clips! http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_spot/2014/06/02/simpsons_soccer_parody_the_episode_the_cartridge_family_is_history_s_best.html