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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

We have one guy in our crew who works Men's Modified ball without a chest protector. I don't think he even wears leg guards. All the protection I've ever seen on him was a mask.

We all think he's nuts for doing so.

I don't wear a chest protector in men's modified either. None of the umpires in the league do. Some (including me) wear shin guards (or soccer shins) and all wear masks. I have never taken a shot to the chest or shoulders and have worked Men's modified from c to championship.