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waltjp Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:43pm
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Originally Posted by justanotherblue (Post 557179)
I'm not very familiar with Lacrosse, so just out of curiosity what type of ball do they use? Is it even comparable to a baseball going 90+ MPH and hitting you in the head? If not, why would you even consider wearing such?
Okay, I'm bored.

A lacrosse ball is the solid rubber ball that is used to play lacrosse. It is usually between 7.75 and 8 inches in circumference (about 2.5 inches in diameter) and weighs between 5 and 5.25 ounces.

A baseball is generally between 9 and 9¼ inches in circumference (about 2.9 to 2.9 inches in diameter) and 5 ounces in weight.

For you physics buffs

5oz lacrosse ball @ 110mph = 126.40 foot-pound Kinetic Energy
5oz baseball @ 95mph = 94.28 foot-pound Kinetic Energy

zm1283 Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:00am
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Originally Posted by DonInKansas (Post 557127)
I have never been hit by a foul tip. I have, however, been hit by a foul ball.

I can't believe no one else jumped on this.:D

On topic, I'll stick with my mask.
Hardy har-har.

Get a life.

zm1283 Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:03am
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Originally Posted by ozzy6900 (Post 557156)
We don't bother correcting umpires who emulate the stupidity of baseball announcers because they are proving that they are completely ignorant of the rules (as the statement from one zm1283 shows) and will never learn.

I await the onslaught of unintelligent announcer emulators :rolleyes:
Like what, that a foul tip is always live and it's always a strike?

I know what a foul tip is. If you want to argue about how ridiculous a lacrosse helmet would look while umpiring, I'm up for it.

ozzy6900 Thu Dec 11, 2008 08:20am
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Originally Posted by zm1283 (Post 557218)
Like what, that a foul tip is always live and it's always a strike?

I know what a foul tip is. If you want to argue about how ridiculous a lacrosse helmet would look while umpiring, I'm up for it.
Let me prove a point! If you know what a foul tip is then how (as an umpire) can you make the statement:
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Originally Posted by zm1283
Aside from the fact that those lacrosse helmets look incredibly stupid, I wouldn't trust one while taking a foul tip on the face.
:eek:
This statement is almost as dumb as someone suggesting the use of football or lacrosse helmets for use by baseball umpires.

Point made and I will not detract any more from this extremely, intriguing subject of helmets for umpires! :rolleyes:

zm1283 Thu Dec 11, 2008 09:15am
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Originally Posted by ozzy6900 (Post 557261)
Let me prove a point! If you know what a foul tip is then how (as an umpire) can you make the statement:
:eek:
This statement is almost as dumb as someone suggesting the use of football or lacrosse helmets for use by baseball umpires.

Point made and I will not detract any more from this extremely, intriguing subject of helmets for umpires! :rolleyes:
Sorry! Foul BALL to the face. Are you happy now?

Maybe that's the problem with this board (Any sport): Everyone trying to one-up each other by "making a point" all the time.

JJ Thu Dec 11, 2008 09:42am
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Originally Posted by waltjp (Post 557207)
5oz lacrosse ball @ 110mph = 126.40 foot-pound Kinetic Energy
5oz baseball @ 95mph = 94.28 foot-pound Kinetic Energy
That's why I never played lacrosse - I couldn't hit the damn googly! Wait a minute....that's cricket - or Seinfeld. :p

JJ

Kevin Finnerty Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:25am
Wise a** vs. thin skin ...always a bad mix.

waltjp Thu Dec 11, 2008 04:49pm
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Originally Posted by JJ (Post 557294)
That's why I never played lacrosse - I couldn't hit the damn googly! Wait a minute....that's cricket - or Seinfeld. :p

JJ
That was a wicked googly!


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