The op mentioned college ball.
At that level it is more business, so things change quite a bit.
It is possible to have a head coach with more distance from the players and have assistants they like.
My Plan to Win:
1. Play Great Defense
For me this means making all the routine plays, being conservative on defense, and avoiding ever giving up more than 2 runs in an inning.
2. Score First
Whenever possible. If the other team was up and didn't score, we will play for one so as...
in response to your question this is what I see:
When the player pivots or squares to bunt, it is a sacrifice. If it was bunt for a hit, ther are better techniques imo.
Assuming it is a sacrifice,
I think her body is in good position, but I teach to have the bat at eye level, and arms...
This in one area of softball I feel I have a very strong system.
I know many of the umpires by face not name, having coched Varsity, JV, "B" and "A"
Last things first, after EVERY game, I say "Thank you sir" as the umpire leaves or as we leave.
If I ask a question, whatever his r her...
Misinformation galore
Wow, let me set a few things straight based on my experience:
History is not an easier path than Business, Business is not intellectually demanding.
There are plenty of anecdotes on both sides, A high school pitcher in North Carolina I knew went DI and was Pre-Pharmacy...
I am not disagreeing with anything posted, but
Does the fact that softball hitters never have to switch to a wood bat matter?
They have a much bigger sweet spot, correct?
I always thought hitting baseballs was bad for a fastpitch bat because the baseball is harder in terms of core and compression.
The teams I am associated with both go to a cage with baseballs for front toss, and use them.
Realistically is it a bad idea for strong high school girls to hit...
Does anyone have a reccomendation for a first base mitt for fastpitch?
Varsity / A ball level.
There are so few at sporting goods stores and none for fastpitch.
In order to buy from online, I would like to hear any thoughts from your experiences.
Thanks,
Bud
In order to get my rope in, I cut the aluminum bat and then put tape around the end of the rope and twisted while pushing it in.
It worked great. Be sure to mark how far up the rope you want it to go so you wknow when to stop to achieve your desired length.
To secure it I drilled a couple...