college catcher warming up pitcher

[shipwreck]

OK Mike I'll give you that. I just don't see how by someone moving on to college softball, they are player in complete control while they are warming up a pitcher, yet when they are not in college they aren't. I guess it is just like not having a jewelry rule in NCAA softball. Dave

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

OK Mike I'll give you that. I just don't see how by someone moving on to college softball, they are player in complete control while they are warming up a pitcher, yet when they are not in college they aren't. I guess it is just like not having a jewelry rule in NCAA softball. Dave

The college rules are written with the assumption that the players are adults (even if they are not), and without the assumption of in loco parentis (unlike the high schools).

The high school rules, as said above, assume in loco parentis and the high schools and amateur 18U and younger divisions assume the players are minors (even if they are not).

Adult or minor, certain safety equipment, such as batting helmets, is required while engaged in the game.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

OK Mike I'll give you that. I just don't see how by someone moving on to college softball, they are player in complete control while they are warming up a pitcher, yet when they are not in college they aren't. I guess it is just like not having a jewelry rule in NCAA softball. Dave

Just the same as no requirement for masks on batting helmets. Personally, I think the only reason some of the equipment requirements are in place is due to the need of the real brilliant people of our "society" to blame everything on someone other than their own stupidity and the lawyers and judges which buy into that sad excuse for "intelligent" human beings way of thinking. Think about it. Why should it be necessary to mandate a catcher wear a chest protector? Same with a glove/mitt. The NCAA mandates a player wear a glove. However, ASA does not. But who in their right mind would play without a glove?

Did not mean to jump all over you as I know you are not alone in this train of thought, just don't agree with the point that someone needs to protect me from myself.

BTW, anyone know why there is a 2004 ASA Certified bat logo on Page 52 (electronic format) of the 2008 NCAA Softball Playing Rules under the Undershirts/Undershorts part of the Uniform Rule?

[shipwreck]

Mike maybe I am being naive but I didn't feel you were jumping all over me. I was just trying to figure out some of the nuances of this great game of softball. Dave

[socalumps]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Just the same as no requirement for masks on batting helmets. Personally, I think the only reason some of the equipment requirements are in place is due to the need of the real brilliant people of our "society" to blame everything on someone other than their own stupidity and the lawyers and judges which buy into that sad excuse for "intelligent" human beings way of thinking. Think about it. Why should it be necessary to mandate a catcher wear a chest protector? Same with a glove/mitt. The NCAA mandates a player wear a glove. However, ASA does not. But who in their right mind would play without a glove?

Did not mean to jump all over you as I know you are not alone in this train of thought, just don't agree with the point that someone needs to protect me from myself.

BTW, anyone know why there is a 2004 ASA Certified bat logo on Page 52 (electronic format) of the 2008 NCAA Softball Playing Rules under the Undershirts/Undershorts part of the Uniform Rule?

Saw the logo on page 54 electronic, 53 of written book. It does look out of place in both places.
At least they make the rules available online.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by socalumps

At least they make the rules available online.

Although I believe I know the answer, I must ask: What's your point?

[socalumps]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Although I believe I know the answer, I must ask: What's your point?

BTW, anyone know why there is a 2004 ASA Certified bat logo on Page 52 (electronic format) of the 2008 NCAA Softball Playing Rules under the Undershirts/Undershorts part of the Uniform Rule?

What was yours?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by socalumps

BTW, anyone know why there is a 2004 ASA Certified bat logo on Page 52 (electronic format) of the 2008 NCAA Softball Playing Rules under the Undershirts/Undershorts part of the Uniform Rule?

What was yours?

Let me know when you decide to answer the question. Otherwise, I'm done with this one.

[socalumps]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Let me know when you decide to answer the question. Otherwise, I'm done with this one.

Is that a threat or a promise?

A little sensitive? Defensive?

An observation and comment were made....no conspiracy.

[topper]

Yeah, what was your point?