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    Looking for a I/R pitching instructor near Myrtle Beach for a college pitcher

    The nearest ones I found were 3+ hours away. It was not worth it to me Tincher says they have one nearby but the person had actually moved.
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    I sure hope this is private. [MEDIA] I tried to show fast, curve and change over and over...

    I sure hope this is private. I tried to show fast, curve and change over and over. . As she narrowed down her list of colleges, I would create less than a minute weekend highlights she could send to coaches. This video makes me sad. She got injured in the winter after this video was...
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    In-game pitching videos for recruiting: any good tips or examples?

    I will privately send you a few videos I made for my daughter that helped her get recruited. If she throws a variety of pitches, grab the 10 or so best of each. Then rate each of them. In the video, show the best of each category at the beginning of the video. you only have a few seconds...
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    Looking for a I/R pitching instructor near Myrtle Beach for a college pitcher

    We moved to the MB area last year. She really misses her I/R coach. If any are around this area, I would love to get some help in the next month before she goes back to school. I am good at catching, but I just can't give her good mechanical advice. She just needs someone to help...
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    Last year's seniors are coming back this weekend for homecoming, only 1 player wants to see them

    That is leaving your legacy. Being universally despised (for good reason) from all (but one) of the players on the team from the previous year. Some of their skills will certainly be missed. But unity wise, this is such a better team. Last year was the only time the then seniors made...
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    Opening an indoor facility

    A one time buy for a seasoned instructor (which most are) is $100. If you buy of lessons, there is some savings.
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    Opening an indoor facility

    We have used the 643 facilities for years. Their business model: Girls only Monthly membership fee (so you still generate income in the summer). This fee gives you x number of lanes a week. Lots and lots of trainers. They generally split the fees with the trainer. So if they charge $100...
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    Tryout season doesn’t always make sense

    You have to just accept things and move on (which you have). Better to find out now than a month after the season starts. My philosophy is that a girl should change teams every 2-3 years. Of course I learned this the hard way. Once a coaching staff gets in their minds a girl's skill set...
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    Pitching how much is to much where to draw the line?

    I was generally okay with one game on Saturday and two on Sundays. I would not allow my daughter to pitch 6 games in a weekend.
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    Getting the save without throwing a pitch?

    This happened a few years ago. We had a huge lead. Our pitcher gets tired. We kept her in. Other teams mounts a huge comeback. Time is expiring - like basically no time left at all. We are up by a run or two with two outs. Runners on base. We make a pitching change. Our new...
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    When to leave????

    We left two teams at the end of the season. And my only regret is that we did not leave sooner in both cases.
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    Turf shoe and Cleats wearing out too fast in the toe area!

    I have not tried epoxy. She is wearing white shoes now. The last batch of Tuff Toe had a greenish tint to it so I did not put it on. I wrote the company. They never responded. So if I can find an epoxy that will look okay on white, I might do that.
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    Turf shoe and Cleats wearing out too fast in the toe area!

    My daughter drags on the side. The dip, as I know of it, is more of the front. Front is not an issue ( I wish it were, though)
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    Turf shoe and Cleats wearing out too fast in the toe area!

    We too use Ringor's and Turf Toe. Through trial and error, then finally finding the correct video to emulate, we figured out the best way to apply the Turf Toe. I was applying it too high, where the hole was, and not getting enough low where the actual problem was. Then one time I got it...
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    Leaving team before season starts

    You have to play it out more than a week, IMO. But don't be afraid to make a move if this continues. She needs at bats, and it is not fun sitting the bench. My story of playing time and our decision to stay. On one team we were on, the best hitter on the team in batting average was...

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