16U A-level TB, but we have been using these since 14U. At 12U we did not try the cutoff/throw home options.
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16U A-level TB, but we have been using these since 14U. At 12U we did not try the cutoff/throw home options.
We ran them in pool early in Fall but don't anymore. My daughter and coach's daughters are main players involved and they work really hard on these before/after practice so execution is really good.
We also work pick plays at 1st and 3rd a ton as well. My DD is a LH catcher so we pick tons of girls at first.
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Good stuff North...
I run these in practice but don't have the confidence to call this in games...I'm 11U...all '03's like you...
I'll check my man card at the door next time(go ahead OILF free shot there LMAO)
Yea, give them a shot a executing them in game. They will screw it up some, but they will get confidence quick enough
And be better prepared when the games really matter
Take care
Good stuff North...
I run these in practice but don't have the confidence to call this in games...I'm 11U...all '03's like you...
I'll check my man card at the door next time
Yea, give them a shot a executing them in game. They will screw it up some, but they will get confidence quick enough
And be better prepared when the games really matter
Take care
Thanks...we're almost "there"
I fully expect the wheels to come off the first several time we bring this stuff into a game...
What the hell...you inspired me...we have an easy game Saturday...we'll give it a shot!
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Games are different than practice if for no reason other than execution or lack thereof have real consequences. Hiding solid execution in pool play to surprise bracket opponents may get you some outs but it does come with risk; IME, the surest way to eliminate an opponent's running game is to make them afraid to even try to run.
FWIW, the fake throw to second then pick attempt at third base is MUCH more effective (and much less risky) when the catcher leaves the ball in the glove.
I use the same for my 14u and one more . I don't use it until the other team has shown they will try to take 2nd and a tendency on which pitch they go on. I can't say the name of the play(might see some of you lol) but I send my 2b to cover 2b. My 3b crashes way in and my SS sneaks behind 3b bag. I call a low pitchout wher my catcher doesn't "give it away" by standing up. If the R3 is even with my 3b then we snap it to her and either get a tag or abrieviated run down. If she stays a few steps behind my 3b then we snap it to 3b bag whle her back is turned. Have tried this 6 times and been successful 4
We get plenty of time to execute them in games as our pitcher walks more than her fair share lol.
I hadn't thought about leaving the ball in the glove. May try that tmrw.
