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Originally posted by oppool
When trying the wide stance at home I get sort a stuck in the mud feeling and worry about getting moved in time when a foul is hit behind. Just wondering if you think the wider stance is something you should work into or be better off starting right away with.
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I went to the wide stance "cold turkey" and I liked it right away. I don't have any trouble moving quickly out of the stance. Maybe you are setting up too wide?
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Also concerns on the wide stance putting to much stress around the knees or do you believe this is better than the continuance of bending at the knees. I believe I probably will start out with a lot of younger age group games so trying to get a feel for the best way to get down low enough and still be able to walk the next day
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The wide stance is much better on the knees, even more so with the younger ages, 'cause you don't bend as much at the knee for a given drop.
Remember this, however... unlike in slow pitch, in a single game you will be doing ~100+ of these deep knee bends (even with the wide stance) ~200+ for a double header. Start exercising NOW or you will go wobbly before the end of the 3rd.
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Question #2 when ordering a shirt to do plate how much bigger should I order 1 or 2 sizes up. Without any help I fill out my XL shirt pretty well now so just wondering how much allowance should make for the chest protector
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It depends a bit on how bulky your protector is, but I only go up one size. (L to XL) And, I fill the L quite nicely
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Question #3 I've heard when ordering a plate cap that I should order a size smaller than what I wear on the field so it wont keep coming off when I pull the mask off. Is this true??
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True - for me, at least. My plate caps are one size smaller than my bases caps. I'd just use the size smaller all the time, but the larger cap is a bit more comfortable. Make sure it is not too small, though. I prefer to buy my caps in person rather than mail order to make sure the fit is right.