Originally Posted by bac

Trust me, the boys get acclimated. Soon, but only if given enough freedom, they will act as a separate entity, and move independently if a hazard is confronted. Only through this training and liberation will the boys reach their full potential. Freedom is the only answer. Do me this favor – give free-balling a legitimate opportunity to succeed or fail. Go commando for a period of no less than 3 weeks in succession. You will then be a convert, and you will not look back.

Trust me - you can (and will!) thank me later.