Funny to see dads catch their DD. First they buy a decent mitt. (10u) Then they realize they need a mask.(12u) Dad takes a couple off the shins and now gets shin guards.(14u) Chest protector and cup to follow. (16u)
Catching at Pitching Private Lessons
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In my dad experience the eyes are the first thing to go. You start blinking and thinking 'whew.' The next thing to go should be you....off the bucket
In my dad experience the eyes are the first thing to go. You start blinking and thinking 'whew.' The next thing to go should be you....off the bucket
14U is where I stopped being available to warm up pitchers.
I get a lot of parents volunteer their daughter to catch my DD lessons. I haven't ever paid any of them but I did thank them. I honestly would gladly pay one if needed because I am starting to get uncomfortable catching her. I would never dream of taking payment from them.
I bought the shinguards before the mask. I think if I need anything it is steel toed boots. The shin guards don't go down far enough when you are on the bucket.
They should pay you.
If your DD wasn't catching, Mom/Dad would have to. Mom/Dad really don't like taking drop balls to the shins.
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... and a good pitching coach should know plenty about catching, so your DD might get some good advice on catching technique.
DD is 12U and I still wear flip flops and no gear. But I'm a super awesome athlete with amazing hand-eye coordination --- I often just catch barehand, at least on the 40mph change-ups. I really don't advise any of this for others, though.
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