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Originally Posted by MichaelVA2000
I also hope it's the last time this happens. Ladies playing college ball have been using metal cleats for years with minimum issues.
Your partner's shined plate shoes would have almost been stepped on regardless of the type of cleat the new catcher was wearing. Perhaps he should adjust his heel/toe alignment and distance behind the catcher.
Instruction on proper sliding techniques from the coaching staff could prevent sliding injuries regardless of the base type.
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Michael,
Nice meeting you this past weekend, hope you enjoyed the clinic.
Your points are somewhat of a reflection of my argument since they approved the use of metal spikes in HS.
You are correct, college has used them for a while. The difference is that the players in college are proven athletes. Many, most in some areas, in high school are not.
In Louisville at the ASA convention, Mary S. even stated that there was no research or statistical information to support the change.