Reply to "Getting hit in the neck"

06catcherdad1,000+ posts

My son's HS had a senior catcher who flinched every time a batter swung. It was very quick, and most people, including his coach, never noticed it. He'd snap his head to the right every time a right handed batter swung, and to the left every time a left handed batter swung.

The only way the coach finally realized or believed that the kid was flinching was to see some video from behind the plate, then he realized the problem and was able to work with the kid to try to correct the problem.

This is a dangerous problem, so at least video your son to see if this is happening with him. That throat guard that Fungo recommended is very good, so it might help with your problem.

2/27/0810:26 AM

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