Little Leaguer gets injured sliding into 2nd base. Mom sues the coach.
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If they were teaching kids to slide head first she may have a point. It's safer to slide feet first (generally). I think they ban head first slides don't they?
But the article didn't specify how he slide or what kind of injury.
Of course, just because he teaches him the right way doesn't mean he'll do it or get hurt.
In high school some kid, who was a baseball player, broke his league in gym class sliding into the 3rd base. So the gym teachers banned sliding in gym class. And of course, I did it the next day and got complimented for my hustle.
But the article didn't specify how he slide or what kind of injury.
Of course, just because he teaches him the right way doesn't mean he'll do it or get hurt.
In high school some kid, who was a baseball player, broke his league in gym class sliding into the 3rd base. So the gym teachers banned sliding in gym class. And of course, I did it the next day and got complimented for my hustle.
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By 12 the kid should know how to slide for 6 years already...BTW, couldnt the kid have gotten just as hurt during a sliding drill to teach him how to slide?
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Whom is she going to sue when her son gets wedgies and wet-willies every day until he's 30?
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Originally Posted by El Scorcho
You can do the pop-up side anywhere at any time, base or not. It's simple after you practice a few times.
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Originally Posted by kenbuzz
We need a "loser pays" court system.
The American system is by far more fair. If you bring a meritless case, then there are protection in place (Rule 11 sanctions) to make whole a party defending a meritless suit.
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
If you bring a meritless case, then there are protection in place (Rule 11 sanctions) to make whole a party defending a meritless suit.

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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
I know that when I played LL, we had a no sliding rule for this very reason.
Originally Posted by Tommy Ceez
BTW, couldnt the kid have gotten just as hurt during a sliding drill to teach him how to slide?
It's unfortunate that the kid got hurt, but the reaction is ridiculous. Without the volunteers there would be no LL. The managers and coaches aren't professional coaches. They're just dads devoting a lot of time trying to make sure a bunch of kids can play baseball together. While some coaches are good at teaching, to expect much teaching is not realistic. If you're concerned about your child's safety due to lack of skills you should take your own measures to increase their safety such as lessons, camps, etc.
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Originally Posted by RandyM
Need some legal advice. I broke my ankle sliding into 2nd playing church softball. Can I sue God?
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