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    Outfield Throws

    This is exactly the type of feedback and corrections that I needed! Thank you! In my quest to fix the dino-arm throws from my team, i'm looking at changing our teams' throwing routine. Currently we do wrist flips, scarecrow throws, and normal throws. I'd love to hear what other teams are...
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    I'm a believer in the mask now!

    We require our entire team to wear face masks - infield and outfield. We started when the girls were 10U and very likely to make mistakes fielding. Because of the masks, they were fearless and didn't shy away from the ball as much. We are in our 2nd year of 12U and were considering relaxing...
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    Outfield Throws

    Thanks, Steve. I'm trying to build a better understanding of throwing to help gain alignment between my co-coaches and, of course, to help the girls improve their skills. This is the throwing sequence that I have so far. I'd love additions and corrections from the collective knowledge of...
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    U12 Tryouts in Albany, Oregon

    The Albany Wildcats will be holding tryouts Sunday Feb. 12th at Oak Grove Intermediate Gymnasium (1500 Oak Grove Drive - Albany 97321) We will be filling two available spots on our roster. All positions in our team are open and available including pitcher and catcher. Playing time is determined...
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    Throwing Mechanics Reference?

    Great Info! Sorry for the delayed response. I've been traveling for work and have been behind on fun stuff like fastpitch! This is really great information - very much what I was looking for. I've been working hard to get Jamie game ready by the start of our spring season. I didn't...
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    No more whining about dd not getting a shot

    What a great story! My 10 yo daughter is just learning to pitch. She is on an established team with 4 solid pitchers ahead of her. She is in for a couple of years of hard work. I'm going to share your story... Hard work, dedication, patience. :)
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    Team Sleepover Activities

    Love the idea of glow stick wiffle ball. Unfortunately, it might not work in our Oregon rains. I'll have to add that to our end of fall-ball practice in october. For that one, we usually let the girls do some apple smashing with windfall apples and an old bat. We usually have to end early...
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    Good drills/training to increase running speed

    We've been working on running speed with our 12U team for about six months. We have several girls that just don't get HOW to run. Agility ladder is great and it is fun. It has really helped our girls to move to the ball quicker. I highly recommend agility ladders. But I don't think it has...
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    Throwing Mechanics Reference?

    Thanks for all of the help so far. I took this video of the DD this morning. Not the best video, but I hope it is good enough for some level of feedback. I clocked her at 35 mph max.
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    Team Sleepover Activities

    We are hosting our 12U team's annual sleepover. We already have plans to go to the pool (payoff for last season's 1st place trophey). We'll do some work around team goals. I'm thinking of softball trivia pursuit with the questions all going into game situations/coverage, etc. What else do...
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    Throwing Mechanics Reference?

    Not the best video work, but it is raining here... This is Jamie's throw. We clocked it today at 33-35 mph. This is a bit better than last week's number. http://youtu.be/MTkj1-MnhT8 Analysis and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Julie
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    Throwing Mechanics Reference?

    Good point about the ball facing away. I noticed in game photos that the girls have naturally moved to facing the ball to the side. I 'll let that stay. DD is 12U. She is one of four catchers on our team and the only one that can't make the throw, so I don't think it is an unreasonable...
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    Throwing Mechanics Reference?

    DD is starting to catch and is having trouble making the throw to second. We've been working throwing mechanics over the winter, but I'm not seeing much improvement yet. It makes me wonder if I'm missing something. Does anyone have a good reference sheet with the talking points of what makes...
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    Proper fit for Catching Gear?

    Thanks Thanks for all of the help. This would all have been easier if her trial gear fit better, but we pieced it together from available hand-me-downs, and Play It Again Sport. On the chest protector, I told her to suck it up and break it in. :) The shin guards cover most of her foot...
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    Proper fit for Catching Gear?

    DD has finally achieved enough skill to deserve her first set of catcher's gear! After a long wait, the new gear arrived. But DD didn't like the fit. How do I know if it the right size or not? She has been wearing used equipment from Play it Again, so she may not understand what it is...
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