quote:Originally posted by AntzDad:
Why are things different at home plate?
I asked my son the same thing last night. His response was "we have gear on and the other defensive players don't and the play is over once the runner crosses home"
He also told me that, in his organization, they are taught to stay on their feet and roll back with the blow. If the throw is high, don't jump for it and let it go. I didn't ask him about an off target throw that take the catcher up the line. I will ask him tonight and post his response.
Not that he or I are the experts in this, but I just want to share his response as that of what is being taught in one of the Milb organizations.