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    Looking for some help on program handbooks

    I find it hard to understand how an organization with 11 teams still hasn't or have an organized plan or contract already in place. Can you really call it an "organization"? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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    Taking pitches

    3-0 count sounds like the pitcher is struggling to me. If we need base runners in a close game, my batter better take. If give "green light " to a decent batter on a 3-0 count, she will chase/reach for a border line pitch. Nothing more selfish to me than chasing a pitch simply because you want...
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    Radar gun enemy

    X2 completely agree Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    How much is too much

    As a coach with a small pitching staff you need to realize that pitching efficiency is key. I had similar issues with our last team (lack of pitchers). We pitch for outs and not necessarily for the strike outs. Calling for pitches that when properly placed would result in a ground ball or fly...
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    Speed

    That flip change will work with younger players. Older experienced hitters may see the ball coming off the hand and rolling off the fingers and can identify the pitch because will look different than the fastball release. I also believe that flip change can run the risk of "hanging" ...just a my...
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    daughter's over the top drop problems

    Stand tall, watch that elbow (dont let it fly out away from her body) and make sure she finish that pitch on inner thigh when comes over the top of the ball to create the spin Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    "Take more pitches"??

    An experienced pitcher will almost never give a 1st pitch over the heart of the the plate. I love calling pitches against aggressive hitters. At a younger age its easier to have them chase pitches that "look" good. Aggressive hitters help my pitchers stay in the game longer and those multi game...
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    Pitch Calling Basics for 12 Year Old

    Pitch calling and reasons why certain pitches are called during certain scenarios is very important to be a successful pitcher. I call pitches for all my pitchers during games and during practices work with catchers and pitchers together so we all know why i call what i call. We set up game...
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    So she's been tinkering with a "backdoor curve"

    With a good catcher that can give that pitch a good frame might get the call from the ump. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    how to get 10u pitcher to slow down

    Signs should be given while on the rubber. To slow her down wait to give the catcher her signs, which then the catcher will relay those signs. Experienced pitchers like to get in a rhythm, once she finds that rhythm she will understand that its not a pitching race. Sent from my...
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    Receiving signs

    Taking the signs on the rubber is how it should be done and how the rule is written, thats what we instruct our pitchers and what our pitching coach teaches. But i guess its no different than blue not calling leaping or crow hoping. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Receiving signs

    So she should be making contact with the plate whether she actually takes or "simulates" taking signs? This rule would eliminate any possibility of a "quick pitch". Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Receiving signs

    Where should a pitcher be receiving her signs from? I understand according to ASA they can be given from the catcher or coach but where in the circle? My understanding is she must be in contact with the pitchers plate to receive the signs before coming together. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A...
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