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    Softball groundhog parents

    Finished jr high ball (6-8 grades) last night. Dist championship ( no big deal only 8 teams ). We were up 9-1 top of 5th (5 inning games) i started letting subs bat. Got attacked by 8th grader parents (literally screaming and yelling - mom crying) because her dd missed her last 8 grade at bat...
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    Coaches Calling Pitches - What system do you use?

    1 fastball, 2 curveball, 3 dropball, 4 screw, 5 change. Divide plate into 3 sections: 1-inside to rh hitter; 2-middle; 3-outside to rh hitter; closed fist at end of sequence means off of plate (no closed fist at end of sequence means I want pitch thrown for strike in called location); thumb out...
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    confused

    Seems your options are limited: 1) Back up and try to be objective about moves understanding that this may be about trying something to spark another kid into stepping up and not just about your dd; 2) Put this in perspective in that you have already exceeded your expectations for this year by...
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    Playing up v. playing out of league?

    I think she will shut up and play once we get kicked off. She just seemed a little intimidated when I told her the team's decision. Honestly, they should play up at 43'. Around here 14u is still 40'. Thanks for the input makes me feel a little better. Hopefully can return the favor...
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    Playing up v. playing out of league?

    As school ball ends, we have begun discussing tb team issues. My 13 dd is great kid, coachable, good teammate, decent pitcher, good defense (can play anywhere but catcher), avg hitter and can slap w good speed. In short, she is good all around player but is not a superstar. You are not likely...
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    Stealing signs?

    I came up in the game that condoned a fb to rib cage if you got caught sneaking a peak at catcher set up - stealing a sign for sure. We don't do that in fp for a number of reasons i suppose (every 60' counts, girls play nice, we have evolved, ?). Could you ever imagine a runner on 2b...
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    Practice Swing???

    Watching Auburn v. Tenn on tv. Several of the girls have an extremely exagerated arch in their back at the conclusion of their prac swing. Also, went to D3 game this week girls on one of teams did same. What is the purpose for this - any ideas? Getting feeling this is stupid ? as i prepare...
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    Obstruction / out for initiating contact?

    BMAN- let's add a wrinkle: If the throw from the outfield in this case was an attempt to pick off runner who had rounded and was caught too far off - don't you think 1b has right to set up for pick off throw? I agree she should get out of way for initial rounding but she better be prepared to...
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    I really need parents AND coaches advise badly....new to forum.

    Magalee- I've coached my dd's on horrible rec ball teams, mediocre tb teams, elite tb teams and school ball. More importantly, they have and still play on teams that I do NOT coach. There is always an unacknowledged strain between winning games and player development. Most coaches try to...
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    Question from an overwhelmed coach.

    You should really seek out the help of an experienced pitching coach to help get your girls started. If they develop bad habits early - makes it that much tougher to correct later. If you cannot find a coach in your area try ordering Hillhouse video @ Bill Hillhouse: House of Pitching Softball...
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    Case study for softball coaches and other sports.

    Oddly enough I overheard a conversation of several team parents (14u team) discussing encouraging - some even mandating - their dds "specialize" in softball to the exclusion of other sports. Several of our girls are very good basketball players and participate in track and field also. 1 or 2...
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    High School Ball vs Travel Ball

    We began serious TB program around our schools (12u - HS) about 6 years ago. Probably 75% of all HS players came up through that program. The coach - does not participate at all - she has no clue why she won her 1st title 5 years ago and has been either champ or co-champ every year since. She...
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    Woo Hoo!!! Congrats to Amy!!!

    Congrats! from the deep South.
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    wanting equal respect for high school team

    In the infamous words of Al Davis - "just win baby!" Seriously, I understand and empathize - I have been at schools where softball was merely an afterthought. Fortunately, we are now at school where girl's basketball and softball are the marquee draws - football, baseball, boys basketball and...
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    Using text messaging to communicate off the field

    I create groups with parents/kids on team and send mass text regarding practice, weather, travel plans, etc. I tell the kids and parents up front and all are fine with that. I also tell them - that I will not as a matter of course respond to texts from the kids - I will to parents. Finally, I...
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