And some of the moms. Yes, it's a FED thing.

Duh
 

Let's see...we are disucussing FED rules...hmmm.....good chance it's a FED thing.

If you had been working a full schedule of high school games all these years, in addition to the games you worked, you would have amassed over 4300 games over that same time period.

Why would you say "in our association" when it is a standard rule used everywhere?

My bad for not having had my location in my profile (since fixed). I'm from Massachusetts, where thankfully we don't have to deal with FED rules. I have umpired nearly 400 high school games, all OBR-based.

Luke,

Still picking, I see. Hey, I've got an idea....drop it!

Okay, all is forgiven!:D Not having to use FED rules makes me want to move to a state like Massachusetts.:cool:

Because it's not, and I was trying to avoid being too general, and giving you something to pick apart.

You did anyway.

Reference please, for "everywhere."

IOW, I agree with Steve -- drop it, please.

Now that's moderating.

Thank you!

Well, all I know is that everywhere is no where around here.

I don't know what your definition of everywhere is but it is used everywhere NFHS rules are used. 1-5-4 "While in a crouch position, any non-adult warming up a pitcher at any location shall wear a head protector, a mask with a throat protector and a protective cup (male only)."

LDUB,

That certainly is the FED rule.

What, exactly, do you do to enforce it?

My approach, when the PU, is to ask the coaches at the plate conference if all their players are propely and legally equipped and make sure I ge an affirmative response from each. Other than that, I don't give it a thought.

I do, however, plan to be a little more observant with respect to catchers' headgear next season. :o

JM

Nothing. I was just responding to Kevin Finnerty who thought it was not a NFHS rule.

He knows the rules. Probably knows them as well as anyone here, as a matter of fact.

Bob said "Drop it." Would you please now do so?

Again, reference, please.