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    Pitching instructor said... 10%

    Feels more like keeping up with the Joneses to me. If you want the spotlight, you have to pitch. If you want to pitch, you need lessons. So, early on parents are taking kids to coaches hoping that will take care of it. Giving parents the benefit of the doubt, I think many are just naive. At...
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    Need help finding Jen Schro Catchers Gear in White

    DD is a pitcher- and a pretty decent one- but has been enjoying catching during fall ball for kicks. I came on here to see if anyone had tips for gearing up a novice catcher, and had been looking for JS fundamental set, but didn't know if anyone had a better idea. I don't know much about...
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    All star catchers gear

    I assume this is sold by now? If not, what size?
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    Breaking in Rawlings Liberty Advanced

    You can get any glove steamed at Dick's for $10. DD has the same glove. We used lots of conditioner, mallet... the usual stuff. Then, we put a ball in the pocket and parked the car on it. Overnight. No issues since. Lol
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    What to expect from out of town torunaments

    It has been our experience that the out of town/ state teams don't play as much on Friday nights, so then the decision is should we get there Friday night and get DD to bed early, or do we get up and drive to save the money. It has always been worth it for us to get there on Friday night, get...
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    Skills/traits that can't be improved on?

    Coachability? Genetics? I think most of the things on the OP list are skills that can be improved. Foot skills and speed are things that my DD is currently working on through speed and strength training classes at a local gym. Is she as fast as the genetically gifted girls on her team? No...
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    Name on the jersey

    Our girls all wear sliders, which can be seen through the white pants. It's not the end of the world... no worse than leggings. But strategic undergarment choices do have to be made as a female when white uniforms are chosen. And there's always the potential for embarrassment. Mizuno pants...
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    Name on the jersey

    I love that our org does name, number and grad year. Girls love the way the uniforms look. I hate that the grad year keeps getting closer and closer.
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    Wanted: A Better Strategy for Developing Young Pitchers

    Any way you would consider switching teams and not giving up pitching? I get the frustration, but if she throws in the towel, softball loses another trained pitcher. Being on a team with 5 coaches/ coach's kids, I doubt your dd would get BOTH of the highly sought after positions... just saying.
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    Strangest thing an Umpire has said to you?

    After a somewhat embarrassing and miserable Saturday in the rain, our team came back to redeem themselves in the Sunday morning game. We were the only out of state team. The umpiring crew was being trained- we were told at the outset of the game- but with a veteran at the plate. Our pitching...
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    Wanted: A Better Strategy for Developing Young Pitchers

    I admit to skimming comments after page 5, so not sure if this has been covered, but maybe instead of changing rules, there should be more emphasis on the mental game at an early age? If the lobbers are getting the innings and the trained pitchers are quitting, there is something wrong with the...
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    Questions about "playing up"

    To me, this is the answer to keeping her "down" this year. Softball IQ and confidence should be built while skills are improving. If she is nervous and afraid of the ball, she's not ready. That doesn't mean she won't be, or that softball isn't her sport, and it doesn't mean that you can't...
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    Questions about "playing up"

    I serve on a local LL BOD, and this is one of those "gray area" ages where, developmentally, some girls are ready to move on and play kid pitch and some need extra time in coach pitch. One of the biggest indicators of readiness would actually be whether or not your DD can throw and catch a...
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    Alternatives to Medals ?

    Wtf are they supposed to do with that belt??!?! DD has received a couple of string backpacks for MVP prize. Didn't think they would move off the hook, but she surprisingly uses them all the time. Girls love wearable prizes.
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    ISO 1st base mitt

    Looking for a well-loved first base mitt for 10U DD who pitches, but will play some 1st during LL all stars. Does not need to be super high quality; just something that does not need to be broken in. Also looking for a cage bat. Loves her ghost advanced but needs something sturdier for BP.
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