when signing this petition it means that you agree  that high school catchers should be able to wear the original 2- piece catchers mask as well as the 1-piece / hockey style helmet. Michigan is one of only a couple states that don’t allow the usage of 2- piece masks in high school baseball. Even though the 1-piece mask provides more protection and is very much needed in little league because the catchers haven’t had much practice nor do they have the confidence in themselves to use their body’s and not be scared of the ball, so they turn their head and that is where the one piece is ok for the 2-piece mask is restricted. High school baseball is another topic, the catchers in high school have to be able to catch 75+ mph and they have to be able to trust their body and confidence in their abilities. High school catchers are able to keep from turning their head and start having proper form when blocking baseballs. If a person is catching in high school then they should have a very good idea of what they are doing, they have most likely been catching since they were in little league and all the way through junior high school and now into high school. Therefore their should be a decision whether or not a catcher should be able to wear a 2- piece or a 1- piece catchers mask.