Chest Protectors??

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Chest protectors? I have always worn all my gear -- except once. I was doing a State tourney at the 10U level. I took a foul ball in the chest and that was the last time I went without all the gear.

The best way I beat the heat when it's really hot is just keep drinking water. Every once in a while when I'm on the plate I just about finish a bottle and pour the rest of it on my neck and it dribbles on down. Feels pretty good and it keeps me going. I usually go through 4 or 5 bottles of water a game when it's really hot.