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Post by baseballpadre on Nov 1, 2016 8:22:33 GMT -6
Hi, quick question about the rules regarding my son’s catcher's equipment. I was wondering about the difference between the full, hockey-style mask and the old-school style that goes over the skull cap. I recently purchased the facemask style that goes over the skull cap for my son who has recently picked up catching a big way. I got him this mask but a few of the parents at our workouts have made comments about some regulations or rules I was unaware of. In my nervousness, I just ordered this mask as well that looks a lot safer but I know it doesn't have that cool pro look my son wants. Should I bring both with me just in case? Or does anyone know how this aspect of the game is governed? Anything helps!
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Post by TrojanFanatic on Nov 1, 2016 8:28:43 GMT -6
Check the rule book for whatever level he's playing at
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Post by foulpolephenom on Nov 1, 2016 10:32:55 GMT -6
Hi, quick question about the rules regarding my son’s catcher's equipment. I was wondering about the difference between the full, hockey-style mask and the old-school style that goes over the skull cap. I recently purchased the facemask style that goes over the skull cap for my son who has recently picked up catching a big way. I got him this mask but a few of the parents at our workouts have made comments about some regulations or rules I was unaware of. In my nervousness, I just ordered this mask as well that looks a lot safer but I know it doesn't have that cool pro look my son wants. Should I bring both with me just in case? Or does anyone know how this aspect of the game is governed? Anything helps! If your son is wanting that "cool pro look" there are several pro catchers that wear the hockey style mask.
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Post by chattvalleytrojan on Nov 1, 2016 14:04:01 GMT -6
NFHS rule and Dixie is that it must cover the ears. Don't remember the exact wording of the rule. So hockey style is the Correct choice. USSSA, Perfect game and other travel ball things could be different.
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Post by chattvalleytrojan on Nov 1, 2016 14:08:12 GMT -6
Catcher's helmet testing restrictions-must be full helmet or two piece tested together, full ear protection, NOCSAE standard is the NFHS rule. Official baseball(MLB) it's doesn't matter.
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