As a coach, I ask for each family to finish out season. After the last game, ask for meeting or phone call with coach to let them know you are staying down.
What is correct call if on drop third strike runner from third score before tagged play at first is made? The tag at first makes the third out.
We had interesting play where ball got by catcher on third strike with two outs, batter hesitated but ran to first and was tagged out by first...
DD1 went to Purdue camp two weeks ago. She really enjoyed the campus and camp. Coach Hanningan was our hitting and catching coach the past two years in VA.
At 9U you want her to play with her friends and in a situation where she will play. If this new team is mainly made up of 10 year olds, playing time will be hard to come by. If you go full time Tavel, you won't have time for Little League.
DD# 1 guest playing 14u@ Surf City showcase this weekend. Went 4-4 7 RBIs in two friendlies today. (Not bad for first time in CA and away from mom and dad) DD#2 playing 10u tournament back in VA.
I've done tball twice now. Arrange for a one hour practice. Spend ten minuets showing them how to hit and run to first, have each Girl practice swinging and run to first. They move one base t a time as next girl sings. Water break, line them up 20 feet from home plate, place ball on tee. One at...
I used Denny for our first lesson, then Mike ever since. Suzy is all about hitting. They work out of Lorton a lot, you should be able to get with him where you are located. Mike's daughter pitches as well, he is very good at communicating with the girls.
My daughter is 9 and started with Denny's methods two year ago. She is so much more natural (IR) than what the ex college girls teach at our indoor facility around NOVA. Denny's certified trainer Mike is good, we have used his a few times over past three months. Wish I lived near hillhouse...