http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdkzF8xuwxA
Simple physics: mass x velocity= ejection from the game.
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On another thread, it was asked if the catcher should keep his helmet on for plays at the plate. If that runner's forearm had been just a little bit higher, this kid would have wished he kept the mask on. Skinny's forearm shiver to the nose or jaw would have done some serious damage.
This kid did a lot of things wrong here (talking about the catcher).
First you should never go down to a knee to catch the ball in the baseline. You are completely defenseless and have no way to protect yourself.
Second he needs to be up the line further to receive the throw. His foot is right on the base. If the throw is a little higher and the baserunner slides into his foot then he's going to be safe.
Third he took his mask off and as Emanski's Heroes says about the other thread - he could have had his nose spread all over his face.
First you should never go down to a knee to catch the ball in the baseline. You are completely defenseless and have no way to protect yourself.
Second he needs to be up the line further to receive the throw. His foot is right on the base. If the throw is a little higher and the baserunner slides into his foot then he's going to be safe.
Third he took his mask off and as Emanski's Heroes says about the other thread - he could have had his nose spread all over his face.
