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    Catcher obstruction ruling

    Off topic but I would not want my catcher removing her mask - especially with contact at the plate imminent.
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    New rule: Foot on Batter Box line.

    I've seen an interesting one in HS ball. No batter's box chalked at all (not even remnants of earlier chalking). Lefty drag bunting and base hit. Plate ump calls the batter out for part of foot out of the front of the batter's box. It would have been a marginal call to make, even if there was a...
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    When should a TB player stop playing LL

    My DD stopped playing rec league ball after 12U because she WAS picking up some bad habits. But she came back and played during first year 16U because the travel ball team shut down for the HS season and she was still in Jr High with no team. Here are the good things about that: 1. She had...
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    Switch hitter

    A few terrible looking strikeouts from the right (intentional or not) will end that.
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    Fielder's glove recommendations

    Those prices seem really good. Some of the sites are showing these as baseball gloves - I assume these are not right for fastpitch. One of the others is showing a 13" at that price. My daughter is a first year 16U, 5'2" outfielder (doesn't play infield), small hands (maybe 6.5" from palm to...
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    Making the switch from right to left

    My daughter was a late switch to left during the off season before second year at 14U. My experience and that of her hitting coach is that it can generally be done without issue but it will take about a year to get back to where she was as a righty. One of the advantages is that you can start...
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    Throw to First

    With no runner on first (empty bases), catcher throws to first thinking it was strike three but was only two strikes. Ball goes back to pitcher. Ump calls a ball saying catcher can't throw to first with no one on first. Never heard that rule. Is that right? ASA tournament.
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    Mizuno Mitt Selection

    Looking to get DD a new mitt. She is 14yo, med/small build, 5'0", 90lb. Hand about 6" palm to finger tip, maybe 6.5" spread. About 100 games/yr. She handles mid-50's pitchers well. Seemed to do well with Mizuno H-web style entry level mitt (now getting worn out and son wants it for LL). Some...
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    Wilson gear on sale...

    Do you think the ProMotion 14.5" intermediate chest and 14" intermediate leg protectors would fit on a 14yr old, 5'0", 90lb girl? (Also posted the same question in the Equipment section unintentionally.)
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    Which catchers gear to buy?

    Do you think the ProMotion 14.5" intermediate chest and 14" intermediate leg protectors would fit on a 14yr old, 5'0", 90lb girl?
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    catcher throwing to first on dropped third strike

    I encourage you to teach your batters to use the base unoccupied by the fielder making a play on the foul side as they may not be aware that they should do so. On occasion, our players thought that they had a "right" to the safety base (which may be the case in rec leagues). If they collide...
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    Catchers Code of Conduct - DFP Version

    Always know the pitch count. Ask the ump if you don't. Always ask the home plate ump request help on a possible swing. Loudly call out the outs and play before each batter or after a delay / time out. Try to know where you are in the opposing teams batting order - announce tendencies: power...
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    How to evaluate a non-catcher catching?

    I think repetition at the catcher position is really important, even in rec league. Just a suggestion but I would ask the following: 1. Have you ever caught? 2. Are you wiling to catch? 3. Do you have any good buddies that are pitchers? (draft the pair) And if you happen to know that the...
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    My catcher-beast...

    I think you hit on a very key point which is the age and ability of the catcher. Kids under say 12-13 yrs sometimes can't physically do the same things older girls can. Their shoulder width may only be 15"-20" so a pitch 10"-12" off the center line of the plate may be well outside their body...
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    Which is better the CF7 or CF8?

    Two kids in our club had their CF7s 31" -11 crack within the one year warranty period. Both got CF8 31" -10 replacements (no problems at all with the claims) and they seem to be doing well with them - will see how they hold up over time - too soon to tell at this point on durability. I would...
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