Location of hands during the delivery of the pitch.

[Larry]

Originally posted by alabamabluezebra
After being hit on both hands by one the hardest throwing pitchers in our area last night, I was wondering how other umpires protect their hands when working as the plate umpire. Is there an accepted mechanic or position for this situation? I don't know if I was blessed in other years but I am taking a ton of foul balls off of exposed areas of my body like areas between protective plates on my shin guards and chest protector. I work the "slot" using the "box" technique.

A

Alabama, I like the scissor position myself, it give me balance. But, if you keep getting hit with the ball, your mind will take over, me and fans will then call it, Ducking ! Good Luck.