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    Playing up v. playing out of league?

    As school ball ends, we have begun discussing tb team issues. My 13 dd is great kid, coachable, good teammate, decent pitcher, good defense (can play anywhere but catcher), avg hitter and can slap w good speed. In short, she is good all around player but is not a superstar. You are not likely...
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    Practice Swing???

    Watching Auburn v. Tenn on tv. Several of the girls have an extremely exagerated arch in their back at the conclusion of their prac swing. Also, went to D3 game this week girls on one of teams did same. What is the purpose for this - any ideas? Getting feeling this is stupid ? as i prepare...
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    Another BUNT question Bretman

    We all know that bunt foul on 3rd strike is an out. However, what about a slapper who is dragging bat through zone and not swinging? Is she bunting which is an out or is she hitting which is a foul ball still 2 strikes?
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    Just how good are you coach?

    Do you have the guts to ask just how good or bad you are? I've considered handing out an "anonymous" questionnaire - at end of each season - to my girls (2 teams) asking them to rate my skills as a coach in various categories, such as: 1) Rate (1-10, low to high) how has the coach helped...
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    Jeter - "Acting! Thank You!"

    Your thoughts on Jeter's acting job - after NOT getting hit by pitch. What would you tell your DD/players to do in this situation?
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    Coaching against the Change Up

    I did a search and all I found was Bristow's 4 methods on 8/9/19, so sorry if this has been covered at great length. Do any of you have or coach a kid that hits change-ups well? I've seen some girls who just seem to have a knack for recognizing and whalloping a change up (you can see them grin...
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    Stars over Texas - Beaumont

    Anyone going to Stars over Texas in Beaumont Oct. 2-3?
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    From 40' to 43'

    This will be our first year at 43' in HS this year. What are your experiences with the move back. We have 2 girls that are legit 60 mph throwers are are used to 7-10 strikeouts a game. Both girls threw multiple perfect games last year. At 43' in TB this Summer they got hammered - way too...
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    Soft hands versus pushing through ball on fielding grounders

    For years now I've taught and believed that soft hands which receive the ball, retract to body with ball and moves to throw fluidly is the way for infielders to defend ground balls. Recently my DD began playing for a new tb team and the coach (a former D1 college catcher) is teaching "pushing...

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