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Curveball grips
Do you teach that grip for both curve and rise?- BucketDud
- Post #4
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Statement from USSSA on age cutoffs
I think the obvious point is no it isn't the same for everyone now. Of the big four sanctions we have one using Jan 1 absolutely (USSSA), one that mostly uses Jan 1 (PGF), and the other two are using Sept 1. Yeah that does seem logical.- BucketDud
- Post #53
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Statement from USSSA on age cutoffs
That is interesting and something I hadn't thought of. Why doesn't the cutoff match the start of the season?- BucketDud
- Post #48
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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U.S.A./USSSA age chart changes
I think the argument against is could be playing older kids if held back. But the fact is those are kids they will be competing against entire school ball career (unless they age out) and for spots on college teams. Not sure there is right answer, but current state of things doesn't make...- BucketDud
- Post #158
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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U.S.A./USSSA age chart changes
Right which begs the question why did USA, PG, and a few smaller associations make the change? I just wish they would all get on the same page, whichever one that is.- BucketDud
- Post #155
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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U.S.A./USSSA age chart changes
Has anyone heard anything lately about the age changes for next year? Heard couple organizations have told their teams USSSA will make the change for next year. Assuming someone reached out for feedback or to give them a head's up. I think the bigger question is PGF where teams are less...- BucketDud
- Post #150
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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Dropped third strike play
The only other possibility I thought of is the fielder not attempting to field or throw after contact. Several years ago had a scenario runner stealing third batter steps out of the box and gets in way of catcher. I assumed she was out, but fortunately for us the umpire didn't know if the...- BucketDud
- Post #68
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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Dropped third strike play
Is there any circumstance in which the runner can make contact with a fielder trying to make a play on a groundball and it not be interference? Watched this happen between couple of DD games few weeks ago. 2B charges groundball and runner from first collides with her, but base ump says...- BucketDud
- Post #63
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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First PGF, What to expect.....
Your pool was brutal. Vipers ended up 2nd in tournament after going 0-2 in pool LOL.- BucketDud
- Post #32
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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First PGF, What to expect.....
Didn't know she switched teams. Which LD team? Saw her old Newtown team is doing both Bandits in few weeks and Super Select. You all going also?- BucketDud
- Post #28
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Pocket Radar readings
Count me in. That's for the vote to allow him back, not the donation to the TB fund. I've got enough of my own expenses there. :ROFLMAO:- BucketDud
- Post #32
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Swing adjustments
Jenna Laird (from Mizzou) actually tried to hit this way in all counts this year. Their hitting coach came from OSU and saw an interview he did early in the season explaining how he thought she could hit for much higher average. Basically resulted in no power. I'm not sure where along the way...- BucketDud
- Post #19
- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
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Video pitching lessons
She has several students in the Midwest, so guessing most of those are done remotely since she is in NY I believe. I was recently told one of the pitchers she claims (who just committed to a P5 school) only sees her in-person once a year and then also works with a local guy some (he also claims...- BucketDud
- Post #16
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Slap Hitters
I watched a coach turn a girl around because he felt like the lineup needed more diversity. Found the smallest girl who wasn't great hitter, but also wasn't very fast. She got really good at chopping ground balls to left side which resulted in about .100 average with no walks. Unlikely she...- BucketDud
- Post #93
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Pitching Technique Question HE -> IR
Some golf swing methods are different but I would say in most of them the elbow drives towards/into the ribs at the same time the hips are separating from the shoulders which creates lag very similar to whip in pitching.- BucketDud
- Post #34
- Forum: Softball Pitching
