college catcher warming up pitcher

[shipwreck]

I didn't realize until I looked it up, that the NCAA rulebook states that before the game starts if the catcher is warming up the pitcher off the field, or in the bullpen, it is strongly recommended that she wear a catcher's helmet. Good thing I looked it up or I may have went and talked to one of the players. She didn't have any helmet on. Dave

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

I didn't realize until I looked it up, that the NCAA rulebook states that before the game starts if the catcher is warming up the pitcher off the field, or in the bullpen, it is strongly recommended that she wear a catcher's helmet. Good thing I looked it up or I may have went and talked to one of the players. She didn't have any helmet on. Dave

Just out of curiosity, why would you or for that matter, the NCAA care if a player at that level wore a helmet while warming up the pitcher?

[NCASAUmp]

If they cared, it wouldn't be a recommendation.

[shipwreck]

Well if they are so called adults, and can make their own decisions, why does the NCAA and us as umpires require them to wear helmets while they are batting? Shouldn't these adults be able to decide if they want to wear them or not? Let them play barefoot if they want. Anything goes. Just because they have moved to the college level doesn't mean everything. Dave

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

Well if they are so called adults, and can make their own decisions, why does the NCAA and us as umpires require them to wear helmets while they are batting?

Now, that is just a ludicrous comment.

When batting, someone is throwing the ball to the catcher, not the batter. The batter does not have a glove for protection and isn't the one offering the target. Despite not knowing where the ball is supposed to go, the batter is expected to stand her ground and only bail at the very last second if coming at her.

You are comparing a player in complete control of the aspects of a situation to a player who is guessing at best.

Shouldn't these adults be able to decide if they want to wear them or not? Let them play barefoot if they want. Anything goes. Just because they have moved to the college level doesn't mean everything. Dave

Obviously, a graduate.

[7in60]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Now, that is just a ludicrous comment.

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