The Best Football Hit You’ll See This Week: Pussy Kid Edition

[Old Dog]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

So if a coach is throwing 85MPH fastballs to 13 year old kids in BP and injures one you don't feel he should be liable?

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.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Old Dog

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.

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.

[Old Dog]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

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.

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

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Old Dog

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

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