I was told about this here on the forum and on other sites but now i see it for myself, this over protecting of kids by parents. I am trying to run a 9u allstar tourney for the 4 organizations in our rec league. From one coach I hear " if you are using a regular 11' ball, some of my parents don't want to play." We use the regular squishy ball in the regular league. I have seen other things too. I want to hear your Horror Stories. This is my second year coaching in rec after a 16 year layoff. Why don't we just put them all in body armor!