2017 NFHS Softball Rule Changes

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Originally Posted by SWFLguy

Really? A possible safety concern? Really?

What I'm still wondering is why the masks worn by defensive players haven't come under the codification of NOCSAE or the Federation.

I don't believe this would be done unless mandated by a sanctioning body. Mandating the wearing of a piece of equipment becomes a logistical nightmare that gets a lot of push back from the idiot parents.

Then there is the time and costs of such certification. Because of that, I don't believe any manufacturer would voluntarily pay to have their equipment tested to set the standards and possibly change their existing product to accommodate any required changes.