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    Umpire rant, what do you think?

    Actually, I speak from experience, so yes I do believe it. When negative things are happening that are out of your control (such as poor umpiring) it is easy to get discouraged, lose a little focus, lose a little fight or determination- especially at the younger ages. It is psychology 101...
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    Umpire rant, what do you think?

    First of all, a coach can ask for help respectfully without making a fool of himself or freaking out. Second, there may be a few reasons to ask for help even if you know the call will not be overturned. If the other ump had a good view of the play and even though he may not overturn the...
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    Travel Ball Team dilemma

    Realy appreciate all of the responses, it is apparent that there is not a clear cut answer. My DW and i go back and forth quite a bit but agree to stick it out until the fall and reevaluate. Hopefully something changes for the better. I would add two things; 1). Age seems to be large factor...
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    Travel Ball Team dilemma

    Sorry, I keep saying St. Louis for some reason, it is the USA elite select world fastpitch championship in Kansas City
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    Travel Ball Team dilemma

    Looking for some feedback on DD's current TB team situation. TEAM- 12U, high level A (heading to National Championships in St. Louis this July) No comparable Team in the area COACH- +Around 30 years experience with many players making it to the college level...
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    Close enough... daddy ball...

    Unfortunately, we have probably all dealt with this to some degree or another, and some of us have been the Daddy coach (myself included). When I coach my DD, I intentionally try to be harder on her than the rest of the team and of course she doesn't like that either. It's a no win situation...
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    Whatever works??

    Nolan Arenado, one of the best hitters in baseball right now , does a similar motion, although not as pronounced. All part of loading, rhythm and timing. It is good to see that a batting coach has not tried to change her mechanics. I see too many coaches trying to force their idea of good...
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    Sydney Romero swing

    Great diagram from williams on slight upswing but I believe it pertains more to baseball than softball. With a pither on a mound with a release point around the head, the ball will be traveling in a downward angle as opposed to softball with no mound and the release around the hip. Also...
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    Forget the technical aspects....

    Not sure if you ever considered using a sensor (like Zepp) during some of these drills. It can be as technical as you want or just provide some validation on a good or bad swing. It's amazing how much harder they start swinging when they can actually see numbers (bat speed at impact, hand...
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    How do you run your practices?

    I agree with the previous posts, the quality of the practices are very important - especially if you are in TB and essentially paying for them. I am willing to put up with a fair amount of the BS associated with TB, but when it comes to the quality of the practices the girls better be...
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    First base mitt, LXT vs Xeno vs Liberty vs Core pro

    First of all, thanks for the feedback. I agree with the 12.75 comment, just wish there were more options. Went with the Liberty, considering the time of year and being able to break it in quickly. I will definitely look at the allstars in the future. First impressions on the liberty ...
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    First base mitt, LXT vs Xeno vs Liberty vs Core pro

    I am looking to buy a first base mitt for DD, she is a tall, strong 12 year old playing very competitive travel ball. I have narrowed it down to Louisville's LXT or Xeno, Rawlings Liberty advanced, or Easton's core pro. Trying to keep it under $150. I currently get a discount on wilson...
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