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    Mitt Replacement

    My daughter has used both All Star 3000 series gloves. She has used the old one now for three years in college, it is very well broken in and she only uses it for games now (she is currently a senior this year). The newer 3000 series she only uses for bullpen work. In previous years she used the...
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    How long should I expect leg guards to last?

    My daughter has used almost all brands of leg guards and the last couple years she has went with All Stars. The S7 Axis Adult Pro leg guard work well in college due to the straps behind the knee. She gets a lot less binding behind the knee and make long bull pen sessions during practice more...
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    Head Injury Reduction/Prevention

    My daughter has been catching since 9 years of age and she is playing in college as a catcher. We bought many catching helmets over the years, different brands, colors, etc. I have raced motorcycles and snowmobiles, and have crashed more times than I care to count. One thing I have learned after...
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    Glasses

    My daughter got glasses at 8 years old and she was a catcher. Went to contacts at age 9 or 10 and she loved them, she was wearing extended wear contacts (change every 2 weeks). At 14U we found out that all the dirt from catching and playing on the infield was causing dirt to get trapped...
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    First base running lane

    On a bunted ball down the first base line that the catcher gets the ball, she has the right to throw the ball in a straight line to first base. Which means a direct path to first base. If the runner happens to be in the direct path to the base and gets hit by the ball runner is out. If a...
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    Hockey style helmets causing more concussions?

    One of the biggest problems catchers have is their catching helmet does not fit their head properly. It doesn't matter how much it costs or the brand, if the helmet does not fit properly it will cause more head injuries. Another cause of injuries on a foul tip the catcher turns their head...

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