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[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SAump

The plate ump holding his hands open beneath him like two pancakes in the Dodgers/Padres game. If he keeps his hands down there, I guess he wants to learn a very painful lesson. I see he is putting a lot of trust that the catcher will block those foul balls in the dirt.

I didn't notice, but if the hands were loosely held in front of the crotch -- that's one method that was taught. The hands are loose, so they won't be hurt by a foul ball, and it helps protect the testicles.