Pitcher's glove

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by Big Slick

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And now the big hijack question: why the danglie?
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Did you know that the "danglie" is required in NFHS?
I didn't know it was either until this year I happened to re-read that section while sitting on the crapper!

NFHS Umpire Manual p.19

"Equipment for the plate umpire should offer the best in protection, mobility and comfort. A mask with a throat protector is required in F.P..............."

Guess I better get one if I'm going to do post season....

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

Did you know that the "danglie" is required in NFHS?
I didn't know it was either until this year I happened to re-read that section while sitting on the crapper!

NFHS Umpire Manual p.19



Guess I better get one if I'm going to do post season....

I believe the built in "wire protect" as it is called satisfies this requirement. And that's my point, before the wire/extended protector became the design, the danglie was necessary to provide some protection. However, I think any mask designed for umpiring softball has the wire protector.

Those that I've seen hit in the throat (that number is 2), was due to a foul ball in which they a) didn't have time to react or b) reacted with a "wince". Neither time would have a danglie lessened the impact.

[bbsbvb83]

Originally Posted by Big Slick

I believe the built in "wire protect" as it is called satisfies this requirement.

It does.