Suggestions for foot protection during pitching practice

chinamigarden said:

How about a net and a bucket of balls, she pitches the whole bucket and then she collects them, rinse repeat...

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JAD said:

A couple of recommendations:
1) Get 6-gallon bucket instead of a 5-gallon to sit on. The extra height is like sitting on an ADA toilet vs. a regular toilet.
2) Get a swivel top for the bucket. This will aide your mobility.
3) Wear catcher shin guards. I bought a used set of baseball catchers gear for @ $50 on Craigslist.
4) Wear steel toe or hard toe shoes.
5) Do not try to scoop balls in the dirt, swivel your legs out of the way and let them hit the bucket.
6) Remove items like raised home plates that balls can ricochet off.

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Bob516 said:

I had talked to her pitching instructor about the fact that I cannot squat down, or even sit on a bucket, I just lean over when I am catching her practice. I asked the instructor if I am doing my DD a disservice since I am not low in a typical squatting position. The instructor says my DD is getting used to pitching to the glove and I should not worry about the gloves height. All this to say I am wondering if pitching to the glove is so essential that she should not pitch to a net. Her instructor is away for a week, I will ask her when she gets back. Thanks.

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Bob516 said:

I had talked to her pitching instructor about the fact that I cannot squat down, or even sit on a bucket, I just lean over when I am catching her practice. I asked the instructor if I am doing my DD a disservice since I am not low in a typical squatting position. The instructor says my DD is getting used to pitching to the glove and I should not worry about the gloves height. All this to say I am wondering if pitching to the glove is so essential that she should not pitch to a net. Her instructor is away for a week, I will ask her when she gets back. Thanks.

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brainchaser said:

Try these toe guards http://a.co/6NY0pGk I just keep them in the bag along with some leg protection. I had to lose a toenail to learn this lesson and I was trying to be careful but the bottom just fell out of one pitch and got me in just the right spot. I did get some spray paint made for plastic and painted them black to match the leg guards.

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Bob516 said:

The link failed to open. Could you send the link again? Thanks.

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MNDad said:

It’s surprising how many girls will jump at the chance to get some catching in.

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MNDad said:

I used to do this until she hit the bucket and it collapsed and I tipped over. (sorry, no video)

Since 16U she's been throwing to real catchers or into a net. It’s surprising how many girls will jump at the chance to get some catching in.

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CoachBroker said:

I wear full gear. Even with shin guards a few sneak through and catch a toe or side of foot.

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JAD said:

I caught my DD myself through 18s. Now she is off to college and I managed to survive without any serious bodily injuries or stitches...but she is coming home after the summer session and my DW has already book a couple of pitching lessons, so I may not be out of the woods yet.

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