Heartily Agree!!!!!
I have already taken two shots directly (without any hindrance from even a glance off the bat or glove) to the cup, once in JR BB and once in JR SB. Since I use the prescribed box stance in the slot, I am very open to this kind of hit. I would NEVER, EVER do a game behind the plate without appropriate protection.
ALSO, to all the newbies out there, spend a little extra and get a GOOD chest protector. My first year I got the Allstar protector that has the strap-on shoulder pads. They don't overlap, so there is a small space there where the buckle is. Sure enough, I got hit with a high, hard fastball right on the buckle. Bought a Honig's K-1 the very next day.
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