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DD freezing up during games while at the plate
They are very receptive when they are struggling, but its hard to get them to acknowledge and work on things when they are having success. We see this alot more with our pitchers, even moreso the parents of those pitchers.- okie
- Post #29
- Forum: Softball Hitting Practical
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DD freezing up during games while at the plate
Personally, my DD has the opposite problem, we cant get her to stop swinging! In 107 plate appearances this year she has only walked twice. By comparison, my #1, #2 and #4 hole hitters around her, have walked 26-48 times. I am not exaggerating when i say i've seen her swing (and hit) ball 4...- okie
- Post #27
- Forum: Softball Hitting Practical
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DD freezing up during games while at the plate
Chris, im kinda curious about this picture. Is it something to just give a visual strikezone or was it actually used during live pitching practice? A little backstory: We have a 10U rec team and a month before the season started we took them to the city and let them play in several...- okie
- Post #15
- Forum: Softball Hitting Practical
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Turnover drop?
I give my wife shirt all of the time for watching those "Real Housewives of (insert location here)" because all those women do for the entire show is bitch, argue and bitch some more, most of the time over meaningless crap. I guess its kind of hypocritical considering how many years i've spent...- okie
- Post #70
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Heart Guard
We required the DD to wear the Evoshield last year and it was so unnoticeable and comfortable, she wears it even when she isnt pitching now (plays 3rd and catcher). She didnt get anyshots back at her while pitching but she did take several hot hops in the chest last year and didnt even flinch...- okie
- Post #7
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Wristband Playcards
Our coaches were getting frustrated with missed signs so we started doing this as well. Attached is last years offense (flip side is defense) but its about as basic as you can get and the girls pick it up much easier. The multiple number/color combinations makes it very hard for opposing teams...- okie
- Post #15
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Bat Comparison Entering 2015
Thank you all for the input. So it sounds like shes not going to notice much difference in feel or pop from any of the 4 nor is there much difference in price.- okie
- Post #9
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
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Bat Comparison Entering 2015
Well, DD was extremely disappointed that she didnt get a new bat for christmas and although it was on her list, i didnt think she wanted one as badly as she apparently does. Shes now asking to take money out of her savings to add to her christmas money so she can buy the bat herself. My DD is...- okie
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- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
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Motivation and Complacency
In basketball they played a year up starting with Kindergarden (had one girl the same age but a grade higher) and this year will be the first year they play their own age/grade (4th) so it may get even worse. In softball, we actually talked about moving them up but my 10U team is pro dominantly...- okie
- Post #4
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Motivation and Complacency
Anyone else constantly struggling keeping their girls motivated throughout a season? I've had the majority of my girls since teeball (now 10U). Most of my girls play basketball as well as softball and we have the same problem in both sports. Every single year for the past 3 years they start...- okie
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- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Motivating 8 to 10 year olds
Ultimately it appears though that the bottom line is, all you can do is provide them with a great, competitive environment, give them the tools to succeed but eventually they will each have to find that "drive" in their own time. Thank you all very much for the responses. Some really great...- okie
- Post #16
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Motivating 8 to 10 year olds
Any tips? A little backdrop. My DD has wanted to play tournament or travel ball since she was 7 or 8, she absolutely loves softball. I have coached her rec team since they were all in Teeball together and our teams have had a ton of success on the local level. Knowing my own limitations, i...- okie
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Which is the best portable softball pitching mat?
Was it this one by any chance? PB3660 3' x 5' Green Nylon Softball Pitching Mat on 5mm Foam with Power Line | eBay- okie
- Post #8
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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How to raise a circle princess
Do any of you tend to go towards the extreme opposite? I've coached my DDs softball, basketball and soccer teams since she was 4 (now 10) and she thinks im much harder on her than anyone else. My lineups are pretty simple, my first 3 batters are my highest on base percentage girls (lets start...- okie
- Post #14
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Action Pose
DD's first year catching. On a side note, we've been working on keeping her lower on her throws down to the bases with no luck. She does a good job of popping up but comes straight up and tall. Any good drills for keeping her low?- okie
- Post #65
- Forum: Softball Catching
