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couple of situations from our tournament this weeknd 12u rec
our runner on third was called out for hesitation..the pitcher had turned toward third and raised the ball from her glove with her throwing hand(which blue acknowledged). No one was covering third, my runner did not immediately return to the base, which I thought was allowed if a play was made...- miker
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- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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Batter's Box positioning strategy 12 u rec
where do you position your batters in the box against a lobber pitcher...most of my hitters are out on their front foot and cueing the balls off the ends of their bats...would love some ideas, thanks in advance....12u rec.- miker
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- Forum: Coaching Softball
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suggestions for fun/competitive end of practice drill / game
for 12u rec back coaching 12u for the first time in about 4 years. I'm looking for suggestions for good end of practice drills or games. I'm really trying to change it up this year and keep everybody involved and interested. Thanks in advance for suggestions!- miker
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Professionalism of umpires
had a rec tournament in an adjacent town this weekend in which we had some problems with an umpire. The UIC in this organization has a track record of unprofessional behavior, I know the police had to be called regarding one incident a couple years back and he was fired from a Fall Ball league...- miker
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- Forum: Softball Discussions
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"turning the wrong way" at first
what is the rule per NSA? I was told by an older experienced ump a few years back that the runner must be making an concerted effort to run to 2nd to be tagged out , not just turn into fair territory. Got it called the other way tonight and the ump made a big stink about it. Just wondering...- miker
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- Forum: Softball Discussions
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14u playing time problems
14u Rec playing time problems Had an unpleasant confrontation with a parent last night regarding her daughter's playing time and what position she has been playing. I've got 12 kids on the team with 6 or 7 that are clearly better than the other 5 or 6 (like most rec teams). My assistant and I...- miker
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- Forum: Coaching Softball
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14u Rec pitching problems
I'm coaching a 14u rec team this year. Good group of girls if you're able to look beyond the usual social issues, etc, etc (I'm getting better at that). Our league has lost quite a few girls to travel, other sports, etc and we're down to 2 teams in 14u. The division is pretty much devoid of...- miker
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