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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 :)
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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...
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    Ideas to keep a team sharp through a whole weekend

    Our 7-8 year olds face losing focus as well. We've been in two tournaments so far and the difference between the two was great. I'd agree that at this young age, there is just going to be a lot of inconsistency. I can say, however, that I see a steady progression in attention span as our...
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    Jennie Finch Camp Reviews?

    My daughter attended the Finch camp in Allen, Tx also. With my daughter being 8, I suppose I am not as experienced in this as you guys, but I thought it was great on several levels. I'll agree that it was very commercial. And I mostly ignored her dad, as it was clearly he was selling his...
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    Let's not have coaches!

    As a baby softball parent and coach for my young daughters, I've got to admit finding this forum has been eye opening. I know parents are harsh, but I'm a little put off with the prospect of putting myself out there. With the depth of complaints, it appears parents forget that coaches are...
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    Anti-Slap Hitting Coach.....

    As a player and coach, I am not a fan of the slappers. My daughter is a lefty with decent speed (she's 6). My opinion is that I am first going to teach her to be a technically sound hitter and if her current size is any indication, she should have power and I hope she will be swinging for line...
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    Daaaayum. I got all choked up

    The impact of coaches can be powerful and it's something I try to keep in mind. My daughter has me and I'm glad for that. I just told her the story of the coach who made a big difference in my life. I likely would have been one of those kids running the streets instead of playing softball...

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