In a game this weekend (12U rec, if it matters), DD slid hard into the catcher trying to score on a passed ball. DD is a lot bigger than the catcher - at least 6 inches taller and 40 pounds heavier - so the catcher was pretty shaken up, but she was able to stay in the game after a bit of a delay.
DD had committed to her slide about the same time the catcher picked up the ball, and when she started to slide there was nothing between DD and home plate. But then the catcher more or less dove headfirst into DD's path to try to get the out. DD said that her bent knee hit the catcher just below the chest protector.
After the collision, the other team was chirping a lot about DD's slide, saying it was dirty because she didn't do anything to avoid the catcher. DD's coaches told her to ignore them, but DD is still young (10) and does not like the idea of hurting smaller girls so she was a little upset.
So, who's right -- DD's coaches, or the other coach? I want to think DD's coaches are right, but I'll admit I'm biased and I don't want DD to be the bad guy.
DD had committed to her slide about the same time the catcher picked up the ball, and when she started to slide there was nothing between DD and home plate. But then the catcher more or less dove headfirst into DD's path to try to get the out. DD said that her bent knee hit the catcher just below the chest protector.
After the collision, the other team was chirping a lot about DD's slide, saying it was dirty because she didn't do anything to avoid the catcher. DD's coaches told her to ignore them, but DD is still young (10) and does not like the idea of hurting smaller girls so she was a little upset.
So, who's right -- DD's coaches, or the other coach? I want to think DD's coaches are right, but I'll admit I'm biased and I don't want DD to be the bad guy.