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I was working a U10 and the catcher, who was only 8, would actually dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge out of the way. I got hit on just about every pitch. As I was working for an neighboring association, I did not want them to think our association was weak or afraid, so I just took the beating. After it was over the tournament UIC told me I should have asked for a better catcher. So the new guys didn't think I was afraid, they just thought I was stupid.
I have also told catchers that I don't really care if the catch the ball, but they can at least deflect it. That works for adult co-ed, but not with U10s.
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