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    Outfield Positioning???

    Hello All: I have a question about outfield positions.My daughter is one of four outfielders on her team. She has the strongest arm and the best speed etc..Her Coach told her I need you in RightField he won't put her in centerfield? I would of thought your strongest outfielder goes to center...
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    Hitting the inside pitch ?

    So my kid asked me a question regarding the inside pitch. Does the height of an inside pitch matter where you contact it? Do you hit the high inside the same as low and inside ? I am not sure of the correct answer ? JWP
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    Rotational or Linear Swing ????

    Hello All: Was looking to see if this swing is considered a Linear or Rotational swing?? Cause my daughter and I are in disagreement. http://youtu.be/gHi_MsKDBfY Thanks JWP
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    Easton Synergy Comp SCX24B ASA2004 Hott*

    Just looking to know if anyone knows if this bat is on an illegal bat list ? Easton Synergy Comp SCX24B ASA2004 JWP
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    Intentional walk

    Hello all: I have a question regarding intentional walk with no runners on ? The catcher receives the first ball and throws the ball to first base the firstbaseman drops the ball. Is that ball 2 or does it not count as a ball ? JWP
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    where to be in box against drop curve and rise ball???

    Hello So my DD is facing a pitcher next game with a good drop curve and decent rise ball.Should she be in the front of box to be more successful against the drop curve? I would assume she should be deep in the box for the Rise Ball ? Also what drills can we do to practice hitting the drop...
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    Florida Gators Hitting ...

    I had the opportunity to watch a few college games this past weekend as most of us probably did. What I noticed from a few Gator hitters is they are showing the bat as if to bunt but then pull back before pitcher reaches release point. Is this a timing thing? Seems to work well. It looks like...
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    High School Ball

    Hello All: I am interested to learn about High School Softball. My daughter plays for a HS coach who is borderline insane. My kid is a travel player who plays on a top level team. She is a mid infielder that hits between .400-.450avg a season in travel. But its been a frustrating high school...
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    High School Ball

    Hello All: I haven't posted in awhile . Today I am looking for some insight on logic behind batting order? My daughter plays varsity softball has a bat avg. .510 and bats last. She will be playing college ball in two years, so she can play and hit real well line drives and the occasional long...
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    know the situation

    Hello All: Looking for some advice here on the situation? If there are no outs and a girl on second and ball is hit to left field one bounce into lf gloves, she is 40-50 ft from cutout and throws thru straight to home and runner heads back to thirdbase which prevents runner from scoring . If...
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    Skills Videos

    Hello All: I was wondering about the players skills videos, I see most players have them. Do the coaches really take the time to view them ? is it a must have ? Will it increase or decrease your chances of having the coach come see you play ? I was going to make my own but chose to pay for...
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    College Exposure !!!

    Hello All: So I have been coaching a great bunch of girls since 10u travel ball. They have turned into pretty good players.All my gilrs are great students as well. I would say a few have a great shot at playing Div III and maybe two at Div I & II. My problem is that my team is not well known...
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    Travel Ball Coaching

    Hi All: I just wanted to get some feed back on this : Our travel team has one head coach and one or two assistants. The Head Coach is a control freak and feels the need to be in charge of everything for example she is the hitting coach ,fielding coach,pitching coach etc.... The parents are...
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    Traveling with TCB Balls to Nationals.........

    Hello All: I am getting on plane heading to ASA Nationals and have a question ? Can the TCB Balls travel in the back with the luggage ? My wife said what happens if they expolde during the flight.I dont believe so but the last thing i wanna here is I told you so !!! Waiting patiently for a...
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    Team Hitting Practice ????

    Hi all: I am curious about team hitting practice before games at tournaments and regular practice sessions. Myself and a few other parents are puzzled by the fact that the coaches on our 16/18U team don't hit alot. We barely hit once a week. Each girl gets a few at bats from live pitching and...
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    is there such a thing as trying to hard to get a hit ?????

    My daughter is kinda hott and cold .. one weekend she is like a hitting machine going 3 for 4 or 2 for 3 And the next go 1-7 .. seems like she does better against stronger teams than less competative .. She is a 16 u player ... Any comments please ..... JWP
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    Freshman players asked to practice with Varsity ??

    Hello all: I was wondering what your thoughts were on the following : A group of four freshman players were asked to practice with Varsity . The Varsity team already is top heavy in terms of skilled players about five or six seniors and the rest juniors and sophmores... The JV and freshman...
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    How do I teach them to layout!!!!!

    I am looking to put together a plan for the winter season and it involves teaching my girls how to layout for a ball in the infield/outfield . Obviously natural ability comes into play, but does anyone have any specific drills too work with that will help my girls learn. Some are afraid to...
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    Need help on what to do ??

    Hi all My daughter has a big decision to make and need some advice???. She plays soccer in the fall for her high school. In a few weeks she has a softball showcase to attend and she would miss a Saturday HS soccer game. The big question is does she tell her coach that she will be out or does...
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    Pony Look back Rule ??

    Hello Looking for some help on the look back rule ? We had two runners in different innings reach first base and turn towards second base at least 2ft from bag and our pitcher was in in the circle with ball and then the runner went back to first base. Should the runner be called out ? Was she...

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