both DDs catch in rec ball, DD1 (14u) mostly as a backup/occasionally, DD2 (10u) whenever allowed, and DD2 just joined a travel team, but will probably be used only as backup catcher.
question is how many catcher's wear (or are made to wear by parents or coaches or organizations) mouthguards? I ask because DW and I are discussing this for our girls, both for catching and for regular fielding, pitching, hitting (ie we may make different decision for each activity). I know the girls will push back especially for catching, pitching, and hitting, saying their mouth is already protected.
the reason for the discussion is that many teeth injuries are not result of the impact to the face from an object, but the teeth banging together, so helmets/masks cannot protect for this.
thought I would see what consensous was (if there was one) for catchers.
question is how many catcher's wear (or are made to wear by parents or coaches or organizations) mouthguards? I ask because DW and I are discussing this for our girls, both for catching and for regular fielding, pitching, hitting (ie we may make different decision for each activity). I know the girls will push back especially for catching, pitching, and hitting, saying their mouth is already protected.
the reason for the discussion is that many teeth injuries are not result of the impact to the face from an object, but the teeth banging together, so helmets/masks cannot protect for this.
thought I would see what consensous was (if there was one) for catchers.