National Federation rule chances for 2007

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Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Did my first wood bat league game this year, it was pretty neat to see hear. I agree NFHS should go with wood bats. If they are so set on forcing teams to spend money to helmet all defensive players (which would cost alot of money), why not put that money to wood bats? Wouldn't it solve much of the problem?

Placing blame on the type of bat is like placing blame on the type of weapon that fires a bullet. Aluminum bats are more dangerous only because people prefer to buy them. Wood bats are as dangerous and there is no evidence to support a safer wood bat. This bat discussion leads us to redesigning a safer bullet or wearing a bullet proof mask.

If serious about safety, pass new playground equipment rules. A pitcher standing 60 feet away from an adult hitter places himself at risk. One way to reduce the risk from being struck by a batted ball is to place a screen in front of the pitcher. To protect our children, require the use of protective mask/helmet combos and redesign the baseball as they have in Japan. In Japan, the youth simulated baseball is made of hard synthetic rubber. A dozen rubber baseballs are a lot cheaper than a dozen fielder's helmet with face mask. If everyone agreed to play baseball with a hard rubber ball, than with a plastic helmet-face mask combo wouldn't be needed. That would save everyone a lot of money.