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    hit by pitch

    To be honest there isn't a whole lot of time to make a huge decision on falling back, lunging forward, twisting blah blah blah. I have always taught my girls to get out of the way somehow. I have to heard to turn your back on the ball but if there is time or a way to move they have to at least...
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    Did I mess up??

    Thanks for the Great Post slugger, More people need to think like that.
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    Costs of playing

    Well as softball gets bigger, just like anything else you will pay through the nose for things. I know that when I played I never spent money like that. It wasn't that long ago either. I think that its great for kids to learn and all but at the age of 10 this is not necessary. I mean if...
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    Did I mess up??

    Wow, So many different opinions. Well here's another one. Well I am a women and 26, my father was also my coach. At the age of 14 he told me to get my head out of my a** and get serious ( I was pitching with him and not doing well) at the age of 16 my high school coach charged the mound and...
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    pitching question

    Well its a matter of physics. When the ball goes high there is more air under it causing drag, just like a kite. You can't fly a kite 2 feet off the ground but the higher it is the more air there is. So in turn when the ball is low or hits the dirt there is less air allowing for more speed. It...
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    When does daughter handle her own problems

    My college coach expected me as the pitcher to cover +90% of the bunts. So tell her that instead of fighting it or getting upset to use it as a learning situation, that way a couple years down the road she might see that again and think hey I understand what their doing. Look at a chocolate...
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    all star roster

    3,s dad I like that Idea, it makes it fair to those who work and it lets the parents know right away what your plans are for their DD. I on the other hand can't even field Nine at the high school level. I have a hard time making it through a whole season will a full team.
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    Fundraising...

    Maybe? Find a local Gold Canyon Candle rep/ You can make alot of money and the product is great. Welcome to Gold Canyon! Also our league did this scratch off fund raiser. The kids had a scratch off ticket and they asked people to scratch a spot, the spots ran $.50 to $2.00 that that person...
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    all star roster

    You never know Always think of the unforeseen. The vacations that no one told you about or the colds, broken bones etc... Also at that age most of those kids haven't grown into themselves. Those who are great now might not develop much more and there are some that might just be developing...
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    Analyze the picture

    Amy, I am in the middle of a pitching clinic right now and you wouldn't believe what I am finding. In my area they are not windmilling yet so its killing me to watch as these girls attempt what they see on TV. I also have the same problems with catching and throwing if they can't hit their...
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    Pitchers hitting

    Man don't even get me started on this. As a pitcher in college my coach DH for me. I hated it, I had the best bat on the team and when we were down or tied I could never help myself out. There is nothing like the feeling of watching your teammates struggle and not being able to make a...
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    Up for some Suggestions

    Thanks Alot. It looks like what I have been doing I guess I didn't know the proper name. We do keep our elbows down and hands close to the face with a loose grip. I have them no trigger but lift when the pitchers hand is behind her. Have them extend the arms but bring bat head first allowing...
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    Up for some Suggestions

    Hello all, I am a coach for a small town softball league. I played college ball 4 years ago and I know that things have changed. I live in an area where all the dads teach baseball, elbows up, huge stride etc.... I am used to the trigger foot, squish the bug, lead with the elbow and bring...
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    Should I Protest Game?

    I feel your pain Well first if you are playing under ASA rules you will need two umpires on the field, ASA also says you can't step off the mound before pitching as well. As a coach I am starting a new program and we too get the short end of the stick when it comes to softball in our area. No...
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    Pitching: how much to practice?

    Whoa Whoa People. They are 9 and 12, let them be kids. Wait till the kids are older to use weighted balls and all that, they are not physically structured to en dour that stuff yet. Work at different lengths for speed and endurance, keep things simple for them to understand. Try push ups, and...
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