The way this thread shows up on my screen, it breaks into two lines and the words mix in a quick glance, and I keep thinking it says "The best pussy you'll hit this week".

Apples and oranges, but since you asked

Considering the average speed fastball for Jr High pitchers is in the low 70s, most coaches at that level won't be throwing BP at 85 (most wouldn't have the ability anyway). If they were preparing for some upcoming game in which the scheduled opposing pitcher was throwing mid 80s and the coach brought in someone who could give them a reasonable look at what they may see (or throw 85 himself) I see nothing wrong with it.

Assumed risk is implied when participating in sports....well it used to be.

LMAO

Feel free to start that thread, if you like.

I'm surprised that most 13 year old's can reach low 70's on their fastball. That sounds high to me for some reason. In your example I agree, but however I doubt the coach in the video probably wasn't preparing them for a 5'10 250lb running back. Actually I believe they have weight limits at that age for ball carriers. If there is a method to training that's fine, but when an adult once to relive their glory days with a bunch of kids that's just moronic.

Thats like saying the coach intentionally ran with all his might and tackled the kid.....

The coach was letting the kids try and tackle him, and gave a little resistance...

Basically to me it just seemed like a freak accident from the video

I had to look it up. I had no idea what it would be.

LMAO A little resistance? He lowered his shoulder when he had a full head of steam.

Like I said not malicious, just stupid.

Yeah, I didn't believe you so I did to. 55-75 for 13 year olds :)

Stupid. maybe, sure...Full head of steam? Not what it looked like to me.

The kid should have went for his knees.

That slow white boy was giving it everything he had.

Yes Im sure you were able to tell that from your muscle intensity detector device(M.I.D.D.) on your tinfoil hat

As opposed to everyone laughing and giggling and having a good time....

Sorry but he wasn't 'giving it everything he had' he was just a guy...trying to engage and have fun with his team. Accidents happen......this kinda stuff happens if you participate in rough sports.

It sucks the kid fractured his collarbone but actually a collarbone can snap pretty easy, without too much force if you hit it on the right spot....

Coaches have to be careful with this kind of stuff to be sure. A few years back, we were doing special teams in practice. THis was with my 8-10 year olds. I had a kid who was a "striper" (means he weighs too much to carry the ball). End of practice, we were messing around, and he desperately wanted to return a kick. So I let it happen. he tried to stiff arm a kid and broke the growth plate on his wrist. All because I was letting them have a little fun. I felt terrible about that, but I don't think I deserved to be burned at the stake. His father was at practice and understood, heck, he was enjoying that his son got a chance to carry the ball, even if it was just for fun.

I coached for 4 years after that and I never let a striper carry the ball in practice again.