FJRGerry
Abby's Dad
The other night at our first play-off game for our local LL I had my daughter and another pitcher staying loose by having a catch using the windmill motion (something we've done all season) when the field umpire notices and states LL rules don't allow this. I haven't been able to confirm the rule, but apparently the "catcher" needs to be wearing a catchers mask even if standing up. I understand the need for protection if a pitcher is warming up throwing full power and using her complete pitching motion, but to me the girls were just having a catch using the windmill motion. I was supervising and making sure no bystanders were near as well.
What do you think? Yes safety is important, but how over regulated should the game be?
What do you think? Yes safety is important, but how over regulated should the game be?