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    Ringor’s vs New Balance

    My daughter used to wear Nike, then we switched to Ringor for the pitching toe. She loves them and never wants to wear anything else. We’re in Oregon and went to the retail outlet and she was able to try a bunch of sizes and get properly fitted, so that might have helped.
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    DD1 not getting courtesy runner

    I always figured it was mostly to minimize chances for injury. Many injuries involve sliding or collisions on the base paths. Good catchers and pitchers aren't easy to find so you want them healthy.
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    Buying a new glove for DD. Need suggestions.

    Way to go mom. Vinci BV1929-L was under the xmas tree for my DD last year too. She is a pitcher and went through an intense travel ball season with it this spring. She LOVES IT!
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    FloSoftball Streaming PGF Games

    FloSoftball is streaming PGF games live this year. Has anyone seen these before? I am wondering if it's worth the subscription. Anyone have any insight? Thanks.
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    Things overheard at a game

    When I coached 10u my Dad would always walk over to the dugout and give me advice on practice drills after a bad play in the field. Center fielder drops a fly ball: My dad: You gotta hit them fly balls at practice Shortstop misses a ground ball: My dad: You gotta hit grounders at practice...
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    Most strikeouts in 1 inning.

    Had a player in 10u rec that used DTS to her advantage. Would always swing at any wild pitch with 2 strikes on her and run to first like she had just hit the ball. Not something I'd teach, but thought it was pretty clever for a 9 year old to think up that approach.
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    Most strikeouts in 1 inning.

    My DD did the same at Rec 10U. I wish it could be blamed on a broken glove. Dropped 3rd Strike probably shouldn't exist at 10u Rec.
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    The Right Reasons

    Great thread. I do love every minute I spend with my DD on softball stuff. The best moments are when it's just the two of us on a car ride, or pitching, or just goofing off a little while we practice a few things on a Sunday afternoon. I hope when she's all grown up we'll still break out the...
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    What softball gear is Santa bringing this year?

    Vinci BV1929-L Arrived just in time. Very nice glove, DD loves it. Thanks Drakemir
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    CF8 Insane

    My DD has been swinging the CF8 Insane for about a year. One travel ball season and lots of cage time. She LOVES this bat. Has thousands of swings on it and still pops.
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    Ethics Question - Accepting a Spot on a Team, but still looking?

    Went through the tryout tour the first time this season and it was interesting and educational to say the least. The team DD really hoped to play for had the latest tryout and was a bit of a reach which which meant it was going to be at least a 2 week process and visiting at least 3 teams. DD...
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    Shameful!

    Most teams wouldn't have enough decent pitching to do a complete tournament if each game was 7 innings, especially at 10U. I do agree that slowing down a little is not an unreasonable tactic, but it's another entirely to have fake untied shoes or ask girls to do things that are blatant time...
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    Pitcher Parent Psychosis

    Once had an inning in 10u where my DD struck out all 7 batters she faced. Catcher dropped 4 third strikes. I was AC with the catchers mother. I was at the other end of the dugout biting my tongue while she was reassuring her DD with "it's OK punkin, just catch the next one". Does she not realize...
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    Title IX lawsuit: Lake Oswego, OR

    We've played games on that Jr. High field. It's awful. This is also generally in a higher income part of the Portland Metro Area. I don't believe this school is as strapped for cash as many others in the area. Doubt it's a case of not having the resources, but more not having the desire to...
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    Jenna Lilley

    ^^^^ Easily my favorite player in college softball. She looks better than I expected, hope she's back on the field soon. Based on Oregon's record without her, they need her back. Thanks for sharing.
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