college catcher warming up pitcher

[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.