Since my DD started playing catcher at the age of 9, and with every other catcher I've worked with, I've always been insistent that they leave their helmet on their head when the ball is in play. Runners are wearing a helmet with a metal mask. I want my catchers to be at LEAST that well protected. Here's another example of why...
This was just after a play at the plate after a wild pitch, and the P is returning to the circle. Ball is still live.
If Maddie wasn't wearing her helmet, I would bet this would have ended her showcase event, and possibly would have meant a trip to the local ER.
This was just after a play at the plate after a wild pitch, and the P is returning to the circle. Ball is still live.
If Maddie wasn't wearing her helmet, I would bet this would have ended her showcase event, and possibly would have meant a trip to the local ER.