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Pitching Only-Action Shots
That issue was "fixed" and it has been downhill since then! lol- slingnit
- Post #214
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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playing through injury, is this standard? time to quit?
This statement is by no means limited to the HS level. My dd has not thrown a pitch since last April due to an incompetent trainer. 8 weeks on crutches and the entire summer of stationary bikes as the only exercise she could perform. Only to come back to a trainer that allowed coaches to have...- slingnit
- Post #16
- Forum: Playing College Softball
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Thoughts on teams that have players from multiple states.
I agree with you! My dd has been played for or has been a guest on several out of state teams that she absolutely loved and only one she really didn't care for most of the players. The fact that all the coaches were experienced and looking out for the girls' best interests was the constant on...- slingnit
- Post #18
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Thoughts on teams that have players from multiple states.
From the outside looking in it may appear this way. But these kids are just as tight as any other team. If a kid is playing for the Beverly Bandit, GC Hurricanes or the likes they are not seeing each other for a couple of days at a time twice a month. These teams are together practically the...- slingnit
- Post #13
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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More on conditioning in college
And coaches will vary in their definition of conditioning. Some will run tons of sprints, some will run long distance and some will focus on weight training.- slingnit
- Post #6
- Forum: Playing College Softball
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Official and Unofficial...
I don't know your situation so I am speaking generally. If your daughter is able to take an official visit then she is coming to the end of the ride and will be making a decision in the next few months. What is the likelihood of her taking 4 more visits by spring? Or are any of the schools...- slingnit
- Post #7
- Forum: Playing College Softball
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Share your recruitment story
What year/time of year did your DD verbally commit (fall of HS junior year, summer after junior year, fall of senior year etc.) Summer before Junior year What Division is the school? D1 When did your DD first connect with the coach of the school? Did you send a video and did you get a response...- slingnit
- Post #5
- Forum: Playing College Softball
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Can someone help me out?
All of the above are still on the table. Some of things you need to consider that may not have been previously discussed: -I assume she is she expecting a scholarship, what percentage is her goal? -If she is expecting a scholarship you have to be honest with her and yourself as to the level of...- slingnit
- Post #6
- Forum: Playing College Softball
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Could this end with an offer??
If the visit will involve a flight or driving over 400 miles or so then I would ask the coach if an offer will be made(if you really would like to know). It is not at all out of line. You are making the trip on your coin not theirs.- slingnit
- Post #9
- Forum: Playing College Softball
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NCAA bans fun in the dugouts
1985 Orange Bowl, THE BOZ! There were many before but Jim McMahon and Bosworth brought so much personality to the game. It then led to Sanders and Owens. As long as it is not affecting the play on the field let it go. Exactly what is considered a prop?? Is a NCAA sponsored Gatorade cup that has...- slingnit
- Post #33
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Blake Miller resigns at UVA
Although she never played for him, Blake recruited my dd to UO. Went to camp while he was there and seemed to be a good coach and was a great guy. The duties of an asst compared to the pressure of being a HC must be huge. Seen a number of great asst turn into really bad coaches. They go from...- slingnit
- Post #4
- Forum: Playing College Softball
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Poor hip strength
You will be ridiculed by many for suggesting that deadlifts and squats are beneficial for softball players! lol This shows that no part of the body should be overlooked when kids are working out. Any weak link in the body can cause problems in places you would never expect. Tight calves can be...- slingnit
- Post #6
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Weight Training for Pitchers
I agree it may not be the easiest but you will find kids everyday chowing on fries, chips, cookies, etc.... Some getting 3000+ calories from junk. But any improvement that can be made is a step in the right direction. There are some good recipes for muffins made with ground oatmeal, protein...- slingnit
- Post #14
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Weight Training for Pitchers
12-13 may be young for some but once they are hitting puberty there are definite benefits for resistance training. Pitchers especially benefit from it. From front to back and left to right they develop some muscles more so than others and their bodies become unbalanced. You will see one shoulder...- slingnit
- Post #11
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Speed of Change-Up?
I think so. When teams are finally given the go ahead to swing away at those pitches they get stroked. Then the cu is not seen near as much, at least that is what I have been seeing this year.- slingnit
- Post #2
- Forum: Softball Pitching
