Little League Playoffs

[Steve M]

Glen,
I don't pick any equipment up, I might move a bat to the backstop when it's in the baseline. I've been trained over the years not to touch any player's equipment - if for no other reason than it might bother their supersticions. As for delaying when the catcher has taken a shot, yup, any & every time a catcher takes what looks like a nasty shot, I'll clean the plate & ask if they're alright or if they want a couple of minutes. I don't "care" if they're tired - unless it looks like a heat problem - that's just part of the game. Don't forget, they get to spend half the game resting & we don't.