Even training in the nets, it's amazing more people aren't seriously hurt, balls flying around. I nearly copped a full blooded drive when I was about 15, ball flicked through my hair! Also while batting after misjudging a short ball.After this I makes me realize how lucky I was not to of been clubbed by a cricket ball.
Back when I was in U13s an U15s My fielding spot was next to the pitch where the "no go" circle around the batsman stood. I don't think it ever dawned on me that one shot that heads my way I probably would of worn it.