Same pitch to a non slapper is usually a ball. Very irritating! been going on for years. I think we need more women umpires. Maybe those who have actually played the game of fastpitch rather than baseball or, ugh, football. I think slapping is still not accepted by some of these people. Think...
Realize these coaches are depending on 18-22 year olds for their livelihood. The coaches also have family and kids depending on these young ladies. Coaches need to win often in order to keep their job in many cases. High school coaches rarely get fired. They change jobs but rarely fired. Plus...
Escaping the atmosphere/culture only to find different problems at the new program. Make the best of what you have. Make it work and learn from the process. Get the education and the degree.
My question is a little off the subject. runner on third, flyball to center, ball hits fielders glove but pops out, however the fielder was able to lunge and catch the ball before it hit the ground. runner on third left bag when ball hit the glove the first time but was called out on the...
If your daughter and you want to be a part of the softball program at this school then I suggest you learn to play the horrid political game that comes with high school softball. Whether at varsity or jv just do your best to improve and support the program. Learn to pretend to support the...
At that age she needs to be on the field and in the batting order almost all the time. She needs to be on a team that competes but has lots of fun doing it. She needs all the at bats possible. At her age it is not important to be on a highly competitive team that is all about winning and that...
Do not try to force her at this age. Do all you can to make the game a lot of fun for her no matter how much she improves over the short term. Having fun at a young age is more important to her future in the game than anything. All this is even more important if she has an abundance of...