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    Do Players Accept Criticism?

    I've been planning more videos around this topic, but I'm curious if parents feel the same way I do, which is that each younger generation of players is less capable of accepting and responding well to constructive criticism or firm coaching. Thoughts? This video outlined my thoughts.
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    Can Lefthanders Catch? Play Middle Infield?

    Well, I partly agree except at 2B a double play turn is essentially impossible for a left-handed second baseman. Think of how they'd receive the throw from SS or 3B - they're ready to throw the ball into the left-center gap. There's no good way to fix that.
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    Can Lefthanders Catch? Play Middle Infield?

    Thanks! Appreciate you.
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    Can Lefthanders Catch? Play Middle Infield?

    Yeah. it really wont happen at higher levels - lefties just cant get outs playing SS, 3B or 2B at high school or above where competition is strong. Game is too fast. Catching though has a chance, you do see it here and there.
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    Can Lefthanders Catch? Play Middle Infield?

    Thanks for listening - yeah, the Frye and Rich thing was....my co-hosts idea (he loves drama). Im not sure what I wanted out of it, but they really didnt have opposite viewpoints, which made it difficult. Really, Frye just dislikes the new school of baseball that he's not a part of, and Rich is...
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    Can Lefthanders Catch? Play Middle Infield?

    Yep - good points, 100% about the tagging for catchers - a few people pointed that out and I definitely missed that one. Thanks for watching - it's an interesting discussion.
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    Can Lefthanders Catch? Play Middle Infield?

    You see this in youth softball and occasionally in collegiate softball. So, I discussed the pros and cons coaches should consider when weighing this. Yeah, traditional thought is NEVER...but maybe that's not exactly true in softball. Anyway, here's the YouTube video about it:
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    Slow Motion Video of Catchers Throwing

    Some transfers were definitely better than others, and the easiest transfers will be when the pitch is to the arm side. The best softball thrower - the girl in white/orange - got a pitch on the glove side on that throw that I recorded. But in general, I think this talking point you mentioned...
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    Slow Motion Video of Catchers Throwing

    Hi everyone, I recently attended a bunch of D-1 softball games, too slow-motion footage, and put it together into a video breaking it down. There's four D-1 softball catchers, one D-1 baseball catcher and two pro baseball catchers shown in the video. It's a good way to check out what's...
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    "Bully" coach or are we over reacting.

    There's a big difference between being hard on someone and being destructive. Sounds like this coach is the latter. It won't change on its own, and a conversation is about all you can do. I definitely believe the kids should be the ones to talk to coaches about playing time, their role on the...
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    Defensive shifts

    Why did you respond in such a rude and defensive way? Nowhere did I say scouting reports and data were useless. And yes - pitchers and catchers make ALL of the final pitch calls based on ALL tools available to them, especially the hitter's previous swing. When I threw a pitch, the hitter gave...
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    Defensive shifts

    The key phrase in the paragraph you quoted me one was "after just a few at-bats." All of that "intelligence" as you called it is stuff any player or coach can assess on the fly, during a game. Everything I mentioned is available to any person who is involved in the game, though each person's...
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    Defensive shifts

    I agree on both the softball and baseball side - too many coaches will shade or shift players in the field based on "came to you last time!" or "went down the line last time" as if one or two at-bats tells us anything about a hitters' longterm habits. From my perspective as a pitcher for a...
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    Looking for some drills to fix side arm throwing

    Hey There! I agree with other comments that sidearm throwing is a huge skill that is essential in both baseball and softball. But, it's a more specialized tool in a player's toolbox, and having a good overhand throwing motion is a prerequisite in my mind. Many young kids throw sidearm as a...
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    Throwing Mechanics Questions?

    No problem, and yes your summary of points was all correct. Most baseball pitchers don't land at 12, but more toward that 1o'clock angle BUT - those pitchers that land on their heel (also a majority) will touch down on the heel then start to rotate before their entire cleat plants for good. So...

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