Sounds like we were at the same thing, just different state. It was good overall for the daughter and friends going to attempt this type of thing, but after looking at the results they are all over the place for what we saw at the tryouts.
It was 8 steps for RF to attempt the catch, she just played it wrong (underhand instead of over head) it hit palm and bounced out. At the time we all saw it as error on the other team and we lucked out for the runs, none the less there is always a couple that are to worried on the stats, so now...
We use game changer and it's scoring it one way and a parent is wanting it another so I'm asking y'all.
Scenario, 2 outs, runners on 2nd and 3rd. Batter hit's ball to right field where the ball goes in and out of the fielders glove, batter makes it to 1st on the error, both runners on 2nd and...
Runner was put to the ground as she started to slow thinking the catcher had the ball, she was leaning of sorts to third and then kind of a catcher pile on. Nobody hurt but no reason for any of it to happen. None the less the umpire thought the catcher threw the ball back to the pitcher behind...
Base Runner on 2nd, Pitch is hit on the ground to center field. Runner rounds third as throw is being made to home. Catcher jumps up and misses the catch barely and Pitcher who is backing up catches it on the fly. Fun part is catcher acts like they have the ball and runs a couple feet up the...
Love the idea and know many folks that should attend, but getting them there and paying attention would be like herding cats. Hell most of them don't even pay attention to their own daughters on the field, then start with all the questions of why this or that happened.
When we play and I'm the one doing the coaches meeting, I make sure to ask what the Umps understanding is on the Look back rule. This way we have it out of the way prior to it happening. Gives me an idea of where their thoughts are so we can inform the girls. You would be surprised how many time...
We do walk out songs for our girls and My DD has chosen "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" Theme song..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFa1-kciCb4
It really grabs attention..
I have seen where a coach entered the field as you stated, the umpire immediately stopped the play. He sent the girls back to the last base touched. The coach protested at which the ump stated he could just send him to the cars or he could take this as a learning experience, much like he should...
How about getting with the pitchers on her team, I'm sure they are practicing, get her to catch them during these times. The more she can get live action the better...
I hate it when parents are living life through there DD, especially when you can see that the kid don't care one bit about activity they are doing..
I hate seeing/hearing "my daughter hit a home run last night" when it was error filled and would never have even been a double without the errors...