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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
I must be missing your point because I don't see the contradiction.
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I don't have my 2009 book yet, so I'm relying on the quote Bretman posted above, and contrasting it with the 2007 book (which I have as a PDF). Sentences in the two quotes of the same color are directly contradictory. The saving grace is very few people will actually read the SAG.
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Originally Posted by BretMan
(Page 168- Safety Awareness Guide) Catcher Masks and Throat Protectors for Juniour Olympic Fast Pitch: Catcher's must wear an approved batter's helmet with ear flaps, the catcher's helmet and mask, or an approved plastic face mask/guard with catcher's helmet. A throat protector for Junior Olympic fast pitch catchers is mandatory.
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Originally Posted by ASA 2007 Rules
C. CATCHER MASKS: (Junior Olympic Fast Pitch) Catchers must wear a mask with throat protector, approved helmet with ear flaps, shin guards which offer protection to the knee caps and body protector. An extended wire protector may be worn in lieu of an attached throat protector. Any player warming up a Junior Olympic pitcher must wear a mask with throat protector and approved helmet with ear flaps. FP catchers cannot wear the plastic face mask/guard.
NOTE: (Sections A-B-C) The ice hockey goalie style face mask is approved for use by catchers. If the umpire feels that there is not adequate throat protection built onto the mask, a throat attachment must be added to the mask before using.
D. FACE MASK/GUARDS. Any defensive player or offensive player may wear a face mask/guard.
EXCEPTION: Fast pitch catchers cannot wear the plastic face mask/guard. Face masks/guards that are cracked or deformed, or if padding has deteriorated or is missing, are prohibited.
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