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  1. fballchgup

    New Video

    Haven't posted on here for a few years, but do check in once in a while. Thought I would post a recent front toss video as an update to the journey. Pretty happy where Liv's swing is right now starting her sophomore season in a couple weeks, but we are always working to improve and open to...
  2. fballchgup

    1st lesson

    NV, I am sure your are going to get a lot of advice on your DDs swing. There is a lot to work on. The good thing is she seems to be very athletic and aggressive. This is just a random person's advice, which i assume you are looking for by posting here, so if you find no value in my observations...
  3. fballchgup

    Turf is killing shoes

    Tuff toe. Its like 20 bucks at amazon. I do my DD's cleats and turfs and it lasts all season.
  4. fballchgup

    10yo Maddie

    This is such a good post by RHC. I don't post on here very much anymore but this is exactly what I have working on with my DD lately. Being short and sudden and letting the swing plant the front foot. Goal number 1. Don't underestimate the value of this advice. Thanks RHC.
  5. fballchgup

    we all go thru this

    Very nice. Very True. Thank you.
  6. fballchgup

    This weekend temp expected 105-108.

    Just for perspective. We played saturday it was 40 degrees with a light rain and a brisk wind off the ocean.
  7. fballchgup

    Batting lineup philosophy

    If your MS is like ours where the math teacher is the coach then the lineup might actually be set alphabetically or even shortest to tallest. :p
  8. fballchgup

    My DD swing. Looking for any feedback

    Not sure if her instructor is teaching to get the front foot down that early, but it appears to be having a negative effect on her swing. Her weight goes forward with the stride, stops, and then a little rocker move (negative stride) to get swing going again. My guess would be she has trouble...
  9. fballchgup

    who is the best college pitcher in 2014?

    Or should I say: bullet ball thrown with an upward trajectory. ;)
  10. fballchgup

    who is the best college pitcher in 2014?

    Another vote for Creger. No chance on that rise.
  11. fballchgup

    wow 2015 DeMarini CF7 fastpitch bats already?

    Doesn't sound like they got rid of the paradox composite from this description at softball.com DeMarini 2015 CF7 -10 Fastpitch Bat | Softball.com
  12. fballchgup

    Catchers Mitt

    1 vote for Mizuno classic fastpitch gsx31 34.5". DD is not a catcher but this is the glove I use to catch her. This is a really nice, high quality mitt. Retails over $200 but can be found on sale for $160 or less. I actually got mine on ebay auction for $70 and that's a steal for this mitt...
  13. fballchgup

    14yo DD Hitting, Feedback please

    I like the leg kick, but she is not getting the benefit from it because she lacks a sequence right now. She has what I would call a gate swing. When she loads back, her hands go back and when she goes forward her hands and bat start forward. Watch the Bautista video carefully, or better yet, any...
  14. fballchgup

    What size and brand of Glove does your DD use?

    13yo dd plays p, ss, 1b. Uses worth liberty fpx 12.5" (discontinued). Loves the glove, but it is definitely longer than the easton ne 12.5" she had last year.
  15. fballchgup

    Total Control Sports Softball

    Just some info: 74's are 2.9" diameter and 14.9 oz. 82's are 3.2" diameter and also 14.9 oz.
  16. fballchgup

    looking for a new bat - recommendations?

    Picked up the new cf6 insane 32/22 at the coaches convention at mohegan sun last month, 20% off. Slightly different feel than her 31/21 cf5. Maybe a little stiffer, and a slight end load, but dd loves it and can't wait for games to start! (Although with another blizzard last night it is...
  17. fballchgup

    need a motto

    Winners make it happen. Losers let it happen.
  18. fballchgup

    Timing drills

    The timing shouldn't be alot different if the person feeding the machine is doing it correctly imo.
  19. fballchgup

    10yo DD - Getting Closer ?

    Tell her she is doing awesome! And tell her frequently. There are going to be setbacks where she reverts back to old habits, especially in games, and you are most likely going to get frustrated when that happens. It is important to be prepared for how you are going to handle it mentally...
  20. fballchgup

    Swing hard vs making contact

    This sounds like simple, fly by advice but it is very important imo. "Process oriented, not results oriented." She will see the "results" when the "process" is optimized. In other words, focus on trying to make a good swing every time and not simply trying to hit the ball.

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