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    NCAA Dead Period Extended to July 31st

    D1's are not allowed to watch games in person. If you saw coaches there, that is a clear NCAA violation. What is a dead period? During a dead period a college coach may not have face-to-face contact with college-bound student-athletes or their parents, and may not watch student-athletes compete...
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    Any info on NCAA dead period extension

    The decision will be made tomorrow 5/13. http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/di-council-coordination-committee-approves-blanket-waiver-requests The group also committed to make a final decision on an extension of the recruiting dead period through June 30 at the group’s May...
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    Ringor cleats?

    I will second this opinion. We had the same experience, a couple of pairs of Ringors that my DD destroyed pretty fast. I agree customer service was great, but they just didn't last as long as I hoped. I will also second the recommendation for New Balance, the spikes appear larger (to me) than...
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    New 2020 Pitching Rules

    This is true for USA/NFHS, but my understanding is that PGF is going to change their 2020 rules to be in line with NCAA, and no longer with NFHS. (Even when they followed NFHS rules, they did not allow a step back)
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    New 2020 Pitching Rules

    Yes!
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    New 2020 Pitching Rules

    This is my understanding from NFCA announcements and research: NCAA - Start Back PGF - Start Back TCS - Start Back USSSA - Start Back NFHS - Step Back USA - Step Back
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    NCAA Pitching Rule Changes

    At NFCA it was announced that PGF, USA and USSSA will allow pitchers to have their back foot OFF the pitchers’ plate in 2020. PGF will use NCAA 2020 rules which permit starting with rear foot behind the rubber but do not allow the pitcher to step back. USA will use high school rules which...
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    A new spin tool I created

    No, I am not associated with Bownet, but yes, I am aware of it. I have reason to believe that the guy who brought it to bownet, who has deep connections to China, stole the idea in the design phase a while ago ( I have been working on this for over 2 years). I experimented with various...
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    A new spin tool I created

    If you have one, can you please post about your experience using it.
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    A new spin tool I created

    No, I am out on the west coast. Thanks.
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    How do you hit spots?

    This, to me, is the correct answer. Another thing I like to do, is occasionally do location practice with a variety of ball sizes and weights to really force the focus. Slightly underweight, slightly overweight, 11" ball, 14", 10", baseball, etc. A bucket full of them, 1 pitch each. I find...
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    A new spin tool I created

    I am glad you found a system and 1 tool that works for every pitcher...that hasn't been my experience. IMO, a variety of drills and practices accelerates the learning because it tricks the brain into paying attention. It might not be right for you, but a tool like the Spinform, like several...
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    NCAA Pitching Rule Changes

    This was called at a PGF game I was recently at, and they called the UIC to ask if the rule had changed yet. The UIC said they haven't changed the rule yet, only because they haven't removed the exception listed above by TMIB from all their literature, but plan to as soon as they can get that...
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    A new spin tool I created

    I send them USPS First Class with tracking, which usually means 2-4 days from order to delivery, depending on location.
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    A new spin tool I created

    Yes, it is 12”, there is no 11” version yet, although I’d like to make one eventually. But, I have found that using a slightly larger ball for drills and spins makes it feel easier to manipulate the smaller ball when you go back to it. This is the same concept as an older pitcher doing drills...
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    NCAA Pitching Rule Changes

    Found out about this recently, but it has been under the radar, so wanted to make sure people were aware of it. The stride foot no longer has to be in contact with the plate at the start of a pitch: 10.2.1.1 Any part of each foot in contact with the ground or pitcher’s plate must be...
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    A new spin tool I created

    The Spinform isn’t meant to be a replacement for full pitching, it is a teaching and warm up tool to introduce, see, and practice spin. It has a similar utility to “hockey puck spinners” but way more versatility and usefulness. You can use it in all throwing and pitching drills you normally do...
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    A new spin tool I created

    Yes, and side arm. It becomes very clear if you're fingers aren't behind the ball at release, and the spin isn't straight backwards, or has yaw, tilt or roll. And because you can play catch at full velocity, you don't have to alter your throwing mechanics at all to use it. The person throwing...
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    A new spin tool I created

    Thanks! I think you will find value in it, if in nothing else the catcher being able to get it back to the pitcher at more than 3 feet, something impossible with the puck :). IMO, the real value shows up when the student can accurately see the spin and experiment to self-correct, which a lot...
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    A new spin tool I created

    My goal was to increase the benefits of those “hockey puck spinners” while removing the many limitations. Also, to add some fun, focus, and variety to practice and drills. Please share your thoughts after you have had a chance to use it.

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