I agree Umps are just as inconsistent with hitters and base running. With young slappers it's usually there timing being off from different pitching speeds. At higher levels there just playing outside the rules until there caught to get an advantage.
They'll call Obstruction all day on 1st, 2nd...
I feel as a coach it's my job to no the rules! Yes the pitcher and pitching coaches job to fix. TB coaches should know what's within the rules and if they don't find a new TB coach because there's probably a lot more they don't know.
To clarify if the Divot is 2" deeper than the rest of the...
I don't understand the lack of enforcing the rules when it pertains to illegal pitching. Blue has no problem calling out a pitcher that touches her mouth/nose or takes to long to deliver a pitch but turns a blind eye to Crow Hopping and Leaping.
Why are these basic pitching rules being over...
Exactly^
Monthly dues cover practice facilities, tournaments, equipment.
Registration fee covers uniforms, assoc. fees, insurance, misc. admin
Fundraising & Sponsorships help cover bigger tournaments/showcases, travel expenses for staff
At least that's how all the team in Org. Do it
But hey if...
I get some profit and higher dues especially in the older age groups. Not seeing many college scouts @ 10U & 12U tournaments.
Most parents have no clue what's going on. It's still a game families should enjoy.
I get the business side of TB without it there is no team.
The fleecing of families in the Travel Ball Community.
Do you get what you pay for and where does the money go?
Parents and players seem to be getting suckered in by Big Name Big Money organizations. Coaches getting paid player dues lining individuals pockets. A few years ago our area had 4...
CF is by far the best drop -11 have her try one in a few games and she'll change her mind.
Next best may just be the Worth Legit.
Stay away from the vendetta.
Coach w/Cleats = find a new coach.
Trail/Turf shoes (Adidas Vigor, Kanadia) have plenty of grip.
Reebok Zig or Nike for comfort.
Boombah for the colors.
Sorry if I offended any Cleat wearing Coaches.
Miken Triad is the same bat as Worth Legit
Triad has a stiffer handle than a CF5.
Broken in CF5 will be a hotter bat than a Triad.
Last yrs Triads & Legits can be had for $99 new.
Got DD a 32" CF6 insane and next to a 2013 32" CF5 the CF6 is an inch longer.
Looks like Demarini includes the end cap in there measurements which means Barrel to knob not including end cap the insanes are longer by 1"
Anyone else notice this?
LS Xeno have S1iD inner discs connected to the end cap. The disc keeps the barrel from compressing to much upon impact with the ball.
If the inner disc are still in the bat you should hear a ping/glass sound on solid hits. You can also hear something similar to a rattle when the bat is dropped...
Anyone know of another site or manufacturer that has replacement panels for the superpack?
Boombah orig. said they should be in this fall but when I called today they said they were discontinued and aren't sure if they'll ever have again.
DD's Miken Rev ex snapped at the handle while hitting dimpled balls at 45-50mph.
Replacement Rev ex showing the start of what may be a crack on the Barrel and has only been used to hit game balls.
I've hit Mikens for Slowpitch in & out of the cages and never had a problem and DD's 1st comp...
Curious what other coaches use as determining factors when turning a player into a slapper?
Recently spent time helping a team where the head coach was converting 2 players into slappers. I was puzzled because the 1st player had a good bat from the right side, 2nd player was a lefty with a good...
DD has RevEX loves it.
Got at Bat Honcho for $170 Shipped.
Keep in mind Mikens run .5oz or more heavier than sticker so you may want to look at the -12 and go with a 32"
Miken same bat as Worth so if down for paying extra for different graphics knock yourself out.
Post the teams hitting stats and bat them according to there stats.
Alot of parents drink the Kool Aid when it comes to Hitting & Pitching Instructors.
Results are all that matter.