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Old Sat Jun 24, 2006, 10:30pm
Dave Hensley Dave Hensley is offline
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Originally Posted by 1bigump
I use the GD stance and have taken 2 in the cup in the past week. Both were balls in the dirt that bounced up and hit me square. That is why I am bailing out.
Did a game tonight and took one right in the mask. Knocked my mask off and rung my bell. Has been a tough couple of weeks.
Three suggestions:

1. Move more into the slot, then the cupshots will become shinguard shots.
2. Loosen your mask straps - the mask will absorb more of the shock and the bell won't ring so much.
3. Get better catchers.
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