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    catcher backing up first

    It depends what age group. 8 and 10 and under no I have the right fielder back up because she is close enough. Any one older than that and my right fielder is playing too far back to get there in a timely manner the catcher can do it sufficiently
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    Carrying equipment...

    I don't think it is a serious issue over who caries what, I know that the more grateful my players are when I pick something for them the more likely I am to do it again. As far as coaches caring who caries the equipment I think it can be very misleading you never know any situation so don't...
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    tryouts for teams you aren't considering. etiquette

    I think it is important to remember that we are talking about 10-12 year olds here not 18 year olds. As a coach I welcome anyone who wants to attend my tryouts especially if they are getting some fun out of it. Remember this is a game. A heads up might be nice if you are really that not...
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    Female Coaches

    I am an 18 year old who use to play but had to stop due to a career ending shoulder surgery but my former coaches invited me to help coach the team I use to play on. So I was coaching girls who were my age and some who were actually older, some who I had been very close friends off the field and...
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    DD catches and pitchs-now having elbow pain

    From my experience (coach, athlete, high school trainer) it sounds like the pitching causes the inflammation (especially curveballs which add a lot of strain on the elbow) but the pain usually comes when you change back to throwing over hand. Rest (at least a month or two with no athletic use of...
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    Coaching catching

    Ok so next time a girl is sliding into home make sure your catcher takes off her shin guards first so she can move faster because hey she is just another fielder right?
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    Which girl would you go with?

    I think at 10U it comes down to who can control the ball better. If you can't control the ball it doesn't matter how good your arm is you can't throw a ball you don't have. Also I agree it is possible to teach how to throw to a 10 year old their mechanics are NEVER flawless.
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    Need help with signs...

    I made back up signs for the important stuff incase they missed the first sign they have one to fall back on. Like hands on my knees for steal or crossing my arms for a bunt. It is one more way for the girls to pick up on a situation.
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    Pace of practice question

    I think there is a difference between fast paced practices and hustle. The girls should always be moving and doing something productive but that doesn't mean that we need to have 5 coaches hitting to 2 girls each. Don't forget the purpose of each drill or practice
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