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Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan
same thing i was gunna ask? No need wear one with an HSM.
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Hey all,
Here's one reason that I have heard, even thought it has a limited perspective. One umpire that does LL noted that not only for safety reasons would he wear one, but also to show the kids, who MUST wear one, that it's a piece of safety equipment that he doesn't mind wearing, even though he does not have to.
In our LL, we don't have anyone who uses a HSM, but we do have a couple of catchers that do. It's still a good example to set for kids of that age. I have seen kids that have TRIED ( and failed!) to not have a dangling throat guard on a HSM or will tuck the bottom flap on their CP under so it won't get in the way.
LomUmp
