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Too close for comfort
DD was hit twice in one game, was definitely a strategy by the other coach to have his batters take a steep towards DD to draw the interference call. She gunned both runners down on steal attempts, sweet justice!- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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College coaches at Showcases
Very true, and all the more reason to treat every coach with respect and professionalism. At Pennsbury a few years ago, the camp was held indoors due to rain. The socializing and friendly chatter between the coaches was flowing.- sru
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- Forum: Playing College Softball
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Catching Mitt Purchase
Jquick, DD is a 18u catcher, catches about 65 games year. She used to go through 1 glove per year. Last year I bit the bullet and picked up a Nokona Buckaroo Black for her. It took a long time to break in but has turned into an excellent glove. It has keep its shape and stiffness. Absolutely...- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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Life, Sports and Failure
Great post, Sluggers. Failure breeds character and we all know the world needs more adults with character. Youth sports is simply practicing for adulthood, set a goal, focus on obtaining it. If you fail, re-coop and try again. Sounds simple to some.- sru
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- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Why is there so little coaching for softball catchers?
Agree 100%. When DD started catching first year of 12U, her coaches thought her only job was to "catch the ball". She get dragged to 2 pitcher/catcher practices a week with all of the focus going to the pitchers, it drover her (and me) nuts. Thankfully a team change happened and she had access...- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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Lurk and never post?
When i joined, i was an active participant, but grew tired of the "my way or the highway" type of attitude some members have, i tend to lurk more now.- sru
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- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Catcher Pick Off - Bases Loaded
absolutely the catcher makes the throw. The play should be practiced and called by the catcher. RF needs to know whats going on and back up the throw. 2b needs to be close by for support as well. Its an easy out.- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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Pitching Machines for Catchers ?
Yup, great tool for blocking, receiving, framing etc. I like to point the pitches down for the catchers to block off of a bounce.- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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When to set up for pitch
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Never, ever, set up for a pitch. Call your spot and move your body and glove after the pitcher starts her pitch. The later the better. Seen the runner on 2b signal the pitch location to the hitter far to many times. Of course at the younger ages, the pitcher...- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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Is this right?
I disagree. Catchers can get caught "flat footed". Mobility is key for a catcher, being on the balls of the feet will allow quickness and agility- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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Is this right?
Some find success with a slightly wider stance, on the balls of the feet. This makes the lateral movement quicker and more fluent. She's off to a great start!- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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Size of players relative to performance
Interesting thread. At the higher levels, size will get you noticed, but most of the time it won't close the deal. Skill should trump all when it comes to assessing a players ability to play the game. It seems every sport has lots of examples to the rule (except maybe horse racing and...- sru
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- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Throwing to second from knees.....
Sport is all about results. As long as you are not breaking the rules, hurting yourself or someone else, players need to do what gets them the best results. I find it refreshing to to see young athletes break convention, or think outside of the box to better their results in whatever they are...- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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Throwing to second from knees.....
It really depends on the catcher's height, strength, conditioning and coordination. Younger ages usually can't throw from their knees as they just don't have the strength to get the ball to 2nd. Older girls certainly can. MY 16yo DD is 5'10" inches tall, and is lean. The other catcher on her...- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
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Catching footwork - Getting the last bit of pop-to-pop improvement
Take the footwork out of the equation and have her work on throwing from the knees.- sru
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- Forum: Softball Catching
