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7r-fe ty Tips <br /> . AY` uu'rc Safe" p. <br /> 1. Loose equipment ouch as bats, gloves, masks, balls, helmets, etc. ,. must be kept <br /> Ilkoff the ground. <br /> • <br /> • <br /> 2. hats ;should be Inspected for orderly storage, secure grip and freedom from cracks'. <br /> Cracked or broken bats should be. rc'.oved from all play. <br /> A more serious injury is waiting for the absent-minded player who unconsciously walks <br /> into the swing of the coach's bat when he is knocking out flies, or the equally unwary <br /> individual who walks into the swing of a player in the on-deck circle. These situations <br /> demonstrate the need for everyone becoming safety minded , not only for their own good, <br /> but also for the safety of the other fellow. The following, precaustios are sucpested : <br /> 1. The player, usually a catcher, who is assigned to catchin; balls for the conch, <br /> who is knocking; out flies, should be riven the specific assignment of warning <br /> away anyone who comes up too close behind. <br /> 2. All players should be trained to walk around the on-deck circle, whether it is <br /> in use or not. Unfortunately, it must be near the dugout, but the ingrained <br /> safety habit of keeping clear may save someone a painful smash from a hat. <br /> Some Resnonsibi].itics <br /> 1. I:ecping bats and loose equipment. off the field o'' play should be the responsibility <br /> of a regular player. <br /> 2. • <br /> During practice gam <br /> and es , pl Ayers should be alert and watching the hatter on'' <br /> • ' '' each pitch. This also applies to players on the benchind igo <br /> pp p y or the c ., ut . <br /> 3. Equipment should he inspected -regularly. flake sure it fits properly. <br /> 4. Batters should wear approved protective helmets during batting practice, as well <br /> as during, games. ' <br />• <br /> Courtesy of Little League Baseball , Incorporated <br />• <br />• <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br />