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Originally posted by BillA
Thanks for the reply.
I guess my question is, foul balls go every wich way. I dont see any protection on the arms, elbows and/or throat. I there a technique?
btw- I live in Lake Orion, Michigan ("where living is a vacation" or so sais the sigh on Laperr Road
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Maintail your "stance". My 9th grade baseball coach (many moons ago) told me that as a catcher I should "see the ball hit me" meaning do not turn my head or body during foul balls or non-caught pitches. I apply this while working behind the plate as an umpire.
Chest protectors, depending on quality, provide protection for your upper arms, shoulders and upper chest area. Your face mask with extended throat protector, along with a "dangling" throat protector added to your mask, should provide coverage.
Hope this helps.
Sam
(West Michigan area)
[Edited by U of M Sam on Oct 15th, 2005 at 11:51 AM]