Scrum Master anti-patterns are behaviors or practices that are counterproductive to the effective functioning of a Scrum Master. They hinder the successful implementation of the Scrum framework and its principles. Some common Scrum Master anti-patterns include:

1. Command and Control: Acting as a micromanager rather than a servant leader, making decisions for the team instead of facilitating their self-organization.
2. Lack of Empowerment: Failing to empower the team to make decisions and solve problems independently, which stifles team autonomy.
3. Ignoring Impediments: Not addressing or removing obstacles and impediments that hinder the team’s progress and productivity.
4. Lack of Focus on Continuous Improvement: Neglecting the pursuit of process improvement and not conducting retrospectives effectively to enhance the team’s performance.
5. Overemphasis on Ceremonies: Focusing too much on following Scrum rituals rather than understanding the principles and values behind them.
6. Conflict Avoidance: Avoiding conflicts within the team or with stakeholders instead of facilitating healthy conflict resolution and communication.
7. Lack of Technical Knowledge: Inability to understand the technical aspects of the product or project, which can hinder effective collaboration and problem-solving.
8. Ignoring Product Owner Needs: Failing to collaborate effectively with the Product Owner and not ensuring alignment between the team’s work and the product vision.
9. Rigid Adherence to Scrum Rules: Blindly following Scrum rules without adapting them to the team’s context and needs.
10. Overcommitment: Allowing or encouraging the team to commit to more work than they can realistically accomplish in a sprint, leading to burnout and lower quality.

Recognizing and addressing these anti-patterns is essential for Scrum Masters to fulfill their role effectively and help teams achieve the benefits of the Scrum framework.