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Old Mon Jul 23, 2007, 09:33pm
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Originally Posted by tarheelcoach
One day I was coaching 1B for a 13u travel team when one of big boys ripped one off my shoulder. There was no way I could move in time. Part of the problem was I was down the line and a step out of the box (closest to the plate). Another reason to make sure coaches stay in their boxes!
On another board, a poster brought up the thought that youth leagues may start required coaches to wear helmets when on the field. Interesting thought, especially in the lower levels when you are so close to the plate.
They make the players when they coach base. Young life loss is more tragic? Maybe. Any life loss is not?
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