National Federation rule chances for 2007

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SAump

It is a NFHS rule addressing what an UIC shall do and a post about Rich boasting just how stubborn he can be about doing it. I got a good laugh out of those two threads posted back to back. We would all hate to see Rich pack it in. We understand Rich, please, just add the damn thing to your equipment.



Let's ask all those guys who refuse to properly equip themselves. Blame Carl if you feel any better. Anyone care to address this.

I need to be told what to wear? I'll wear a dangling throat protector the next time I cover 3rd base as the PU on a triple.

[Carl Childress]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

I need to be told what to wear? I'll wear a dangling throat protector the next time I cover 3rd base as the PU on a triple.

Very funny!

Of course, the National Federation system calls for that mechanic, which is the way the pros did it in the two-person system from 1905 to 1970 or thereabouts.

I'm always amazed that "modern" umpires, like you, know so much more than those in the Hall of Fame.

BTW: I won't wear the dangler, either. It's not a rule that can be enforced unless the State Association does it. Who will police it? It's among the more stupid moves they've made. Two rules where I think they screwed up worse are: (1) Allowing the pitcher in the set position to check the runners by swinging his shoulders; and (2) reinstating the appeal rule.

Lah, me.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Carl Childress

Very funny!

Of course, the National Federation system calls for that mechanic, which is the way the pros did it in the two-person system from 1905 to 1970 or thereabouts.

I'm always amazed that "modern" umpires, like you, know so much more than those in the Hall of Fame.

BTW: I won't wear the dangler, either. It's not a rule that can be enforced unless the State Association does it. Who will police it? It's among the more stupid moves they've made. Two rules where I think they screwed up worse are: (1) Allowing the pitcher in the set position to check the runners by swinging his shoulders; and (2) reinstating the appeal rule.

Lah, me.

1970 was 36 years ago, Carl. You'd think the NFHS would catch up by now.

Thanks for letting me know, though, that the NFHS hasn't changed this mechanic since I toss my manual away every year the second it arrives. With the far superior CCA manual, who needs it?

[briancurtin]

Originally Posted by SAump

It is a NFHS rule addressing what an UIC shall do and a post about Rich boasting just how stubborn he can be about doing it. I got a good laugh out of those two threads posted back to back. We would all hate to see Rich pack it in. We understand Rich, please, just add the damn thing to your equipment.

i wouldnt do it either if i had a hockey helmet. add me to the list.

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

Throat guard? That's funny. The day the NFHS tells me what to wear behind the plate is the day I pack it in. I hate dangling throat protectors and I wouldn't wear one even if I didn't have a helmet.

Requiring a throat guard does not mean that you must attach a dangling throat guard to your mask. Throat protectors are already required for catchers, but that doesn't mean they have to wear a dangling throat guard, rather it means that they must have some sort of throat protection. NFHS says "The throat protector, which is either part of or attached to the mask, must "adequatly" protect."

[SAump]

Wear the throat protection.
Assignors must be asking how they are going to enforce this rule.
The NFHS must insure that everyone is properly equipped as mandated.
PUGIL STICKS.
Take boxing lessons to learn why you keep your chin down or just wear the thing.
Test the foot, the shin, the knee, the cup (lightly), the chest, the throat and the face before each ballgame.
Breath in and cough twice and then let's strap it on.

[briancurtin]

why do you continue to make posts like that?

[briancurtin]

no, im just wondering why you string the most random thoughts together all the time. you went from the demand "wear the throat protection", to "breath in and cough twice and then let's strap it on."

[David B]

I would think is going in the direction because so many of the 'small ball' players have grown up wearing helmets.

I know all of our local leagues (my son is playing in least) requires all batters to wear a helmet with facemask, I would guess FED is going that way since many of the kids have grown up wearing them?

But it does seem kind of strange since we played in a tourney that did not require facemasks and the first thing some of the kids did was take their face mask off (g)

But for the defense to wear a helmet, that's going to be strange ...

Thansk
David

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by David B

But for the defense to wear a helmet, that's going to be strange ...

Thansk
David

According to surveys on sports injuries, the vast majority of facial injuries to baseball players are suffered by players on defense. Hot line drives, bad bounces, etc.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by GarthB

According to surveys on sports injuries, the vast majority of facial injuries to baseball players are suffered by players on defense. Hot line drives, bad bounces, etc.

If this change is implemented, I predict that at least a few of the states will tell the NFHS to take a flying leap.

[BigUmp56]

I'm all for the safety of the players, but at what point does it become just a b@$t@rdized form of baseball? If they're so concerned about fielders getting seriously injured by a batted ball they should modify the BESR rating requirements or just go back to wood bats only.


Tim.