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First practice with our new team last night
I wholeheartedly agree with moving to get your DD onto a team with girls who will challenge her. I coach my youngest and did it a different way. We are 8U and I picked up a couple of really good players this season. This will be the first time my DD is truly challenged by several skilled...- Turtle
- Post #4
- Forum: Being a Softball Parent
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Advice needed on how to not run up the score (8u rec)
I wouldn't do much different. The only change would be slightly less aggression on the bases. My 8U team is young and we moved up to a more competitive division this season. I don't expect the other teams to let up on us. I want the other team to do their best so our girls can rise up to try...- Turtle
- Post #10
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Umpire directions for my DS
My 9 YO DD had to deal with an ump constantly warning her she was getting too close to the batter. There were no interference calls all game or for the tournament. I've been working with DD all spring to be closer because she was too far back. Our pitcher is not a fireballer, so if her...- Turtle
- Post #10
- Forum: Softball Catching
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Reminded whats important for a 6U coach!
My team of 6 and 7 year olds is about to start too. This reminds me that I need to buy more helmet stickers.- Turtle
- Post #3
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Parent coaches
I agree with Ken. Female former player coaches should increase in number as their daughters come of age. I am a former DII player, but had no inkling to coach after graduation while I got my career started. I didn't have my first child until I was 32. My coaching career began when she turned...- Turtle
- Post #25
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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USSSA 14u Open world series - Dallas TX area
Part of the 2014 tournament was held in my home park and I volunteered to help our local softball authority. I can't speak to Easton's post, but I know our portion of it seemed to go well. The softball association in charge of that part is pretty well run. The parks listed for next year's...- Turtle
- Post #3
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Knee saver opinions/recommendation
The jury is out for us on the benefit of knee savers. My DD is 8. She started using them a few months after she began catching consistently. However, as we have been able to develop a better stance, I have definitely questioned the value of them. She is now using her "up/runners on" stance...- Turtle
- Post #71
- Forum: Softball Catching
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Anti-Slap Hitting Coach.....
I'm not sure if my experience matches others, but as someone semi-anti-slap, I will comment on what planet I'm coming from. First, let me say that I have a bunch of lefties on my little team and after they learn the basics of hitting, if any of them want to slap and/or are suited to it, I plan...- Turtle
- Post #39
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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10U Rec or 10UTB?
We have a team of 7-9 year olds that we started last fall with in 8U rec. In the spring, we moved up to start a transition to 10U in rec. We're done with our transition now and making the most of it. We are not seeing the win column much right now, but the girls are getting a lot better all...- Turtle
- Post #10
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Throwing Problems!
My 8 yo DD struggles with accuracy as well. First, she was dropping her arm to the side, which was causing an issue. So, we needed to work on over the top. But the best improvements came when we played competitions throwing to targets. It gave her incentive to put into practice what I was...- Turtle
- Post #14
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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There's No Crying in Baseball
I was very proud of my crier this weekend. After lots of positive talks, she kept it all in perspective. She had a ground out and a strike out, both of which usually bring a bit of a fit, but she held up fine. There was also some bench time involved, which gets to her. She maintained a very...- Turtle
- Post #37
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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age to begin throwing to bases
I'm with the consensus here. I just finished my 6th season of T-Ball and have 4 seasons of 8U under my belt. I'm about to move my bunch of 6 year olds up to 8U in the fall. We throw to the bases at least 90% of the time. We got outs maybe 10% of the time (we have some decent pitcher/first...- Turtle
- Post #17
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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There's No Crying in Baseball
I have 7 to 9 year olds and we have some cryers. My daughter is 8 and is the worst and it annoys me to no end. I keep my distance because, like another poster said, trying to console her or to scold her, only makes it worse. I appreciate that she cares that much, because I know she does. I'd...- Turtle
- Post #7
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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A few photos from this weekends tournament
Nice. I try to take pictures every game, but coaching gets in the way :)- Turtle
- Post #12
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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How to transition from 8u rec (Mom coaching) to 8u TB (Mom spectating)
If you are with a knowledgeable coach, see what position he thinks she is suited for. If you agree, practice, practice, practice at home until she develops the necessary skills at that position. In my limited experience, it is clear you can't just rely on team practice to really progress...- Turtle
- Post #12
- Forum: Being a Softball Parent
