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Originally Posted by radwaste50
...my thigh is purple from groin to knee from two that hit is the same vicinity after bouncing off the plate.  |
Balls hitting the plate shouldn't hit you in the thigh... put some dirt in front of the plate so there isn't a lip for the ball to hit and bounce up at your thighs. The catcher will get more readable hops too.
Of course if the catcher is not making any move to protect you... then I would say you are getting thrown at. Tell the coach you need a new catcher ... or a new pitcher... This is not the right answer for balls bouncing off the plate but might be for a direct shot into your body.