mask

[GA42sDad]

Player just starting to pitch 10u rec ball, but doesn't fill comfortable wearing a mask while pitching. Should coach/dad make the player wear one. Need opinions. Thanks

 

[RetiredCoach]

Yes. Safety first.

 

[rdbass]

If my DD...yes. DD is 16 yrs old wears mask since 10 yrs old.

 

[bigbomber]

Just tell her she'll get used to it as she wears it more.

 

[JAD]

Is she were my DD I would tell her to wear the mask or find another position....especially at 10U.

 

[Phathead]

Mine just got first HS win with a mask on. I have never backed off, until she is 18 no mask no pitch. We made it clear.

 

[ScottyDont]

I leave it up to the parents, but my DD wears a mask when pitching or playing 3B. Otherwise, just a mouthguard.

 

[marriard]

Not her choice to make. She is 10 yrs old or younger. Be a parent.

If you think she should wear one, she wears one or she doesn't play. The end.

(note: I don't think it should be necessarily mandated by league or across the sport, but if parent says it goes on, it goes on)

 

[KneeHighSocks]

My DD's are a pitcher and an infielder and they wear masks. I witnessed a girl get drilled in the head by a line drive last Fall and leave the field in an ambulance. She was wearing a batting helmet (running from 2nd to 3rd when she got hit) and the ball hit her so hard it caused the helmet to jerk her head back she got whiplash. Now I imagine that being my kids face? Nope…. not gonna happen

 

[Rmc1981]

had my pitcher take a shot in the face in first year 10U. would've been in the hospital without mask. There is no way any of my pitchers get time in the circle without a mask. It's just not worth it to me.

It only takes one swing and less than second to cause serious damage, and there is nothing a parent can do about it from the sidelines. To me, it's especially important early on. You've got pitchers who are not throwing hard and girls that are 1-2 years older that are bigger and stronger. It's a bad combination.