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    Pitching instructor won’t allow dd coach to attend lesson

    A couple of things I find strange here. First, this seems like an awful lot of brain cycles being spent on the pre-pitch/windup motion. Not saying it's not important but, as long as it doesn't get the pitcher into a mechanically incorrect position, it's more style than anything. The actual pitch...
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    TMB Softball National Team

    Does anyone on here have any players that have participated in the TMB Softball national team? Their combines are well run and they have a pretty good rep here in the Midwest. Just don't know much about the national team other than what they have on their web site. In full disclosure, I...
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    Nike Phenom Softball - anyone heard of this?

    This might seem like a strange request but just curious if anyone on this board has heard of, or is a part of, a softball program affiliated with the Nike Phenom organization? They have a very strong presence is baseball in several states and there has been a recent buzz in our area with some...
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    Catcher/infielder looking for college exposure team

    What area of the Midwest are you looking for and is she a '00 or '00 birthday?
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    Fastpitch Showdows 16u World Series in OH - ANYONE GO LAST YEAR?

    Hello all, I am looking for some honest feedback from anyone to attended this event (FS All Sanctions World Series) in Columbus OH last season. We are looking to travel for our world series this year. I like the fact they have a college recruiting combine and exposure opportunities tied in with...
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    Morgan Stuart "Get Defensive" Clinic Aug. 23 in Kansas City!!

    Fast Pitch Players in the central state area - Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn from one of the best and well-known defensive specialists in the world of fast pitch softball! Three age groups to choose from: 8u-10u 12u-14u 16u-18u (advanced) Pre- registration is required but...
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    Team folds before a game played?

    In areas where there are simply too many teams this happens quite a bit and seemingly at all times of the year. In our area, softball popularity has exploded over the last 8 years or so. That is a good thing, but there is also a downside to it. Anyone who has googled "softball" now thinks they...
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    Dwindling Team, Part 2

    For the record, I still think you did the right thing. You were willing to try and be part of the solution rather than be part of the problem. By doing that, you have probably earned a reputation as a very sane sports parents that "gets it." I'm guessing some of these other parents have earned a...
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    Defending ITB, no outs, only 1 outfield cannon

    Outfield IN I would probably walk the first batter unless she had done something earlier in the game that would indicate she is a good strikeout candidate. As far as outfield, we always play them shallow in this situation - or close enough to where they can beat the runner at 3B. This might...
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    Jen Schroeder - The Packaged Deal

    Tool! Having tools in the toolkit....AWESOME!! Glad to see this approach. As our players have gotten older and moved up the ranks, we mix in different techniques and try to introduce them to different ways of getting to the same result. Every new skill they learn, we call it a "tool to throw...
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    Don't kill the dream

    This is good stuff! It's also a very good reminder that youth sports coaches probably need to spend less time "evaluating talent" and much more time trying to find kids and parents that have a passion for the game, want to work hard and want to get better. Then, they should spend even more time...
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    USSSA 14u Open world series - Dallas TX area

    Hey gang...posted this in the tournament ratings forum too but not many folks seem to visit that forum so reposting here. See below. Looking for any info. from anyone who has "been there and done that!" USSSA 14u Open world series - Dallas TX area Just looking for some honest opinions on this...
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    USSSA 14u Open world series - Dallas TX area

    Just looking for some honest opinions on this world series event. We are considering attending this one this coming summer to face some different competition. Plus I think it would be a great way to end the season. Looks like quite a few teams in previous years. Interested in others opinions...
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    Tears on the mound

    tough but she will get through it! I know this can be incredibly tought to watch, but you have to let your DD, her coach and her team work through it together. 10u pitchers who are stepping into the circle for the first time have it rough and the longer I've coached, the more respect I have for...
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    Dividing responsibilities for AC's (assistants)

    Very interested in how this works out for you since I am considering doing the exact same thing. We went with a larger roster this spring and we are playing at a higher level (we are 14s as well). I have coached 3B and called pitches, or worked with the catcher who was calling but we are at a...
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