DD has a custom AB74-VM that has the mesh backing- been using it for 4 years and it looks like it will last for another 20! Great leather that took quite a while to break-in. It's a 13" OF model. Off to college next fall where she will be getting a custom 44 Pro glove- hope it's as good as the...
I like the way OnDeck Softball (ODM Measurements) does it- they do 40-yard dashes electronically timed where the back leg coming forward starts the timer (essentially after back leg lands). They take measurements at 10, 20 and 40 yards. At least they are very consistent and have a database of...
When I watched that video it brought back memories! DD was called out just like the girl in the video- DD foot had already landed on the ground passed 1st base when the throw arrived and the ump called her out. The call in the video was only slightly worse.
There should be opportunities on varsity this year for the freshmen. Aim high!! The best 9-10 players in the program will likely start regardless of class. I give her credit for that.
JV2 is awful! Shoot for varsity and settle for no less than JV1.
Little late to the conversation- OnDeck Softball is a great way to see how your DD measures up against her peers, at least for running, throwing and quickness. I do not put as much stock in the bat speed and exit speed numbers- they vary more than the other measurements listed above. If the...
Well, softball coaches do not typically make offers to "verballed" players, unlike football and basketball coaches. I suppose it could happen. However, etiquette suggests that you remain loyal to your commitment (though it would depend on a number of factors such as Greenmonsters pointed out).
Well, I can tell you how we handled it: DD, also a junior, got her offer over the phone- the coach told her to think about it awhile and if she could get back to him within the next month to month and a half that would be fine. She called her head coach to discuss it for a few minutes then...
Fire Pro fields some nice teams, but does not play a national schedule- definitely more regional. Nothing wrong with that mind you- it just depends on your goals. BATS plays a little better schedule than Fire Pro though. They typically go to ASA Nationals vs. some of the other WI teams that tend...
The football team won the Eastern division of the SEC two out of four years they have been in the SEC- I would say that was pretty good. This past year was a down year, but to say the football team is awful is plain wrong!
Here is a link to a group of mostly 2019 and 2020 girls that participated at Banditfest recently. They time the girls electronically as well. Your daughter's times are good for her age- great shuttle time! Definitely needs to work on arm strength though...