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SKLZ Quickster Rep Net on sale!!!

It has worked great. I have used it twice a week at practices for the past few weeks and it is showing no signs of wear. And it was easy to put together. My DD that is still playing is only 8 so she asks me to set it up sometimes when she comes home from school. She sets the tee up and puts...
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #5
- Mar 23, 2015
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
Be careful what you promise

My last DD is 8 and I am lucky that she is not like the first 2. She loves playing and is totally in it for the applause and smiles from mom. The first 2 needed BK or McDonalds just to go to practice. She made a few good plays out in the field and hit a few doubles this fall and that is...
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #20
- Mar 5, 2015
- Forum: Softball Pitching
Level swing???

I was thinking the same thing. How low have you tried to place the tee? I would try starting off and ending tee-hitting practice with the tee at knee level and get her to focus on the swing plane you want.
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #6
- Mar 5, 2015
- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
6U Team Rules and Expectations

Good Luck. I don't think I have ever had officials in a City Rec. League at 8U or 6U, but that just might be where I have played. The coaches usually call outs so I never really had many problems. As far as rules, I was usually happy when I could get a player to answer to their name and do...
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #3
- Mar 2, 2015
- Forum: Softball Discussions
Breaking in a new glove

I'm a bit of a butt, when it comes to stuff like this. I would rather get to hear him telling other parents about how he breaks in his daughters bats than bother with talking to him again.
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #16
- Mar 2, 2015
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
Coaching Bad

I come from a long line of Marines, so I was expecting the worst when I joined. I cannot even try to say that I would have been able to make it back then. It was hard enough in the 90's when I went to bootcamp. The name calling and some of the punishments were definitely still a part of the...
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- Post #10
- Mar 1, 2015
- Forum: Softball Discussions
Annoyed

I've always kinda felt like people that shop at Dick's just like to spend more money and let people know that they did. Of course I am cheap and always scour the internet for days before I find where I am going to make any of my purchases. I'm not really that in to General Sports Stores. I...
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #8
- Mar 1, 2015
- Forum: Softball Discussions
what do you do about shoes?

I like to embarrass my daughters as much as possible. If vanity is keeping her from wearing anything CHEAP, then duct tape is your answer. Wrap those toes up in duct tape and tell her when she's ready to wear the cheaper shoes, you will stop repairing them with duct tape. On the more...
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- Post #3
- Mar 1, 2015
- Forum: Softball Catching
Breaking in a new glove

vdubya, that is hilarious. Last fall I was talking with a parent/coach in my DD's 8U league about how I was looking for any kids moving up and no longer needing the bat or glove they use. I am a scavenger by heart anyway, but I know that Rec. League Parents always get rid of equipment and...
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #14
- Mar 1, 2015
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
Breaking in a new glove

My dad always soaked the glove in Baby Oil and just worked it around, massaging the leather. Then he would put a ball in it and tie it up for a few hours. Every few hours he would re-tie it with the focus on the fold points. I still use this technique today and I have never had any problems...
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- Post #12
- Feb 28, 2015
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
13 Y.O. open for discussion.

By no way am I an expert, but I think RD is talking about the old "Squish the bug." That's all I ever knew until recently and now I am seeing more and more videos and posts saying that the rear leg should be used to push, but not "spin." Just a guess at what RD might mean by that.
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #14
- Feb 24, 2015
- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
Coaching Bad

You are absolutely right, the parents are the enablers for this type of conduct. I always try to keep my hands to myself, but some of these coaches might get me to make an exception. But for sure, I wouldn't pay for my child to be treated like a Recruit in Marine Corps Boot Camp from back in...
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #6
- Feb 24, 2015
- Forum: Softball Discussions
Teams accused of throwing playoff game

When my wife and I found this article, she immediately asked me what I would do if this was my DD's team? It took me a second, because every immediate thought that I had led to more questions or more problems. I know it would suck for my daughter at that moment, however I would have to pull my...
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #32
- Feb 24, 2015
- Forum: Softball Discussions
SKLZ Quickster Rep Net on sale!!!

Just thought I would put it out there that I just got the SKLZ net with ball catcher on sale. Sports Authority had it for $150, 20% off and then gave me 10% discount for being retired military. I also got a 2 year full warranty for $34. Not sure how long the sale is, but it was a great by.
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- Thread
- Jan 31, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
NFL Super Bowl XLIX

I thought that it would be cool having the pro bowl and the Super Bowl literally 5 miles from my house. Worst thing ever. Shopping, going out to eat or trying to drive basically anywhere sucks. Way too many people in town.
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #35
- Jan 31, 2015
- Forum: Softball Discussions
Speed hitter training tool

I hadn't seen the chuck-it drill until I looked it up just now. I like it, but I work with younger girls and having them stop at contact for a drill has caused problems for me later on down the line. I like all of my hitting drills to involve a full swing. But, I definitely feel like both of...
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #10
- Jan 26, 2015
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
Is it really " Just a game" ?

I wanted to clarify a few things I said because I don't think they were written well. I don't like the term "It's just a game Coach" because I commonly hear it used sarcastically from someone who is all about winning and trying to get away with something. Then when they are called on it, they...
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- Post #28
- Jan 21, 2015
- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
Is it really " Just a game" ?

Picking a fight online? A joke right! I'm done feeding your ignorance.
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #15
- Jan 17, 2015
- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
Is it really " Just a game" ?

Are you a bully in real life or just online?
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #12
- Jan 17, 2015
- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
The State of Softball with Sue Enquist (Jan. 15, 2015)

Thanks for the post. It's weird to hear that their is a decline is ages 6-12.
- ItsJustAGameCoach!
- Post #2
- Jan 17, 2015
- Forum: Softball Discussions