Catchers stance...

scudman01 · Apr 18, 2024

I am currently coaching an 8U Coach Pitch Rec team. I have a larger girl playing catcher for us and it is hard for her to get into a squat so she will often just hunch over with her hands on her knees. Last night we had a play where she caught a pop up at the plate and the opposing team argued that because she was not in a squat it was not a legal play. I have read all through USSSA and NCS rules. Neither say that a catcher must be in a squat. They only address the equipment, they must be in the catchers box and not interfere with the batter. I asked our director about it and he states that it is an assumed rule and part of the game. What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Stedman00 · Apr 18, 2024

MSU rule book. show as a rule or even a local rule... or it's allowed. would they complain if the girl completely sat on ground 'indian style"??

Captain_Thunder · Apr 18, 2024

No rule - OUT!
But I have to ask, this is 8U REC ball. Why do you keep the same girl as Catcher???
Why not change it up and give her a chance to actually play defense in the field?
Not helping this little girl! Sounds like with the other coach complaining about a girl making a catch, this league's coaches worries way too much about winning, then teaching the game...

scudman01 · Apr 18, 2024

Captain_Thunder said:
No rule - OUT!
But I have to ask, this is 8U REC ball. Why do you keep the same girl as Catcher???
Why not change it up and give her a chance to actually play defense in the field?
Not helping this little girl! Sounds like with the other coach complaining about a girl making a catch, this league's coaches worries way too much about winning, then teaching the game...

Thanks for the feedback. She actually prefers the position and I have another that rotates in.

scudman01 · Apr 18, 2024

Stedman00 said:
MSU rule book. show as a rule or even a local rule... or it's allowed. would they complain if the girl completely sat on ground 'indian style"??

They are apparently ok with her taking a knee now.

RachelleMcconnell · May 10, 2024

Captain_Thunder said:
No rule - OUT!
But I have to ask, this is 8U REC ball. Why do you keep the same girl as Catcher???
Why not change it up and give her a chance to actually play defense in the field?
Not helping this little girl! Sounds like with the other coach complaining about a girl making a catch, this league's coaches worries way too much about winning, then teaching the game...

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I am new here, can I ask a question?

yocoach · May 13, 2024

RachelleMcconnell said:
I am new here, can I ask a question?

yes

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