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    NCAA D1 Redshirt Rules

    Can anyone fill me in on how non-medical redshirts work at the NCAA D1 level? Thanks.
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    Safety Base/Running Lane in NCAA

    Have to wonder how many injuries it will take for the NCAA to finally adopt the safety base at 1B like pretty much every other sanctioning body in the world has done? In the first two weeks of the season, I have seen numerous avoidable collisions, and for every one that is seen in a game there...
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    WTS WTS - ASA (Blue) Easton Ghost, 34 -10, Make An Offer

    DD has a ASA Easton Ghost (34, -10) that she no longer uses. She'll be at LS college next year, so this bat no longer is in her rotation. I've seen some pretty outrageous prices on these. Make me an offer I can't refuse. Bat sold as is (It's fine) with no warranty.
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    Texas Classic Canceled

    In a year full of punches to the gut, the most anticipated tournament of opening weekend has been canceled. Man, what a downer. Guess I'm happy it's weather related rather than Covid related. I upgraded to get Longhorn Network just so I could watch this tournament! Still hoping to get to...
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    Immediately Removing The Flex

    This is one of those situations that I think is okay, but I want to clear it with some of the rules experts. This would occur in a NFHS game. I have a pitcher-only who I would like to be able to bring into a game but not start the game. Can I list her as the Flex on the line-up card but...
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    How to end a practice in a pandemic......

    Was wondering if anyone had any ideas on ending a practice in a pandemic. Traditionally, I bring the team together and go over what went well, what we can improve, and give any announcements followed by the team getting together, hands in, with a "team on 3" break. I am not at all comfortable...
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    Anybody else doing this?

    I have spent way too much time the last two days going through the softball schedule on the ESPN app for the next couple of weeks planning on what games I want to watch live and when I am going to watch the replays of the other games scheduled! It's like Christmas Eve! Just cannot wait to see...
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    NFHS Defensive Conferences

    Hello! I am hoping some of our friends in blue can walk me through the NFHS rule on defensive conferences. Maybe it's just me, but it seems particularly hard to understand. How many conferences can I have as the head coach before I have to remove my pitcher? If I remove my pitcher because...
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    NFHS Courtesy Runner Rule

    Hoping some of our friends in blue can give me a quick primer on the NF Courtesy Runner rule. I know that it has to be unique players to run for the pitcher and the catcher (can't run for both). Here are my questions: If I change catchers, does the courtesy runner remain the same? If I...
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    Hit By Pitch Rules By Sanctioning Body

    I am hoping that someone can give me a quick synopsis of the expectations on a batter on a hit by pitch in various sanctioning bodies (NF, USA Softball, USSSA). It gets pretty confusing. My kid loves to wear pitches (and that makes me really proud), but she will sometimes get called back into...
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    Fall Softball - How is it done?

    We're looking at our 8th cancellation/postponement so far in our HS season here in Ohio. We've played two games in temps below 40 and the next three days look really bad. We'll either have to cancel or play in temperatures that simply should not be acceptable for games. I've long been an...
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    Scorekeeping Question

    Had a situation last night that I was a little unsure about. Runners on 1st and 2nd, 1 out. Batter hits a ground ball up the middle just to the right side of the bag. F4 takes a deep angle to the ball and dives to knock it down. Absolutely no chance to get the runner at first. She does...
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    Espn+

    Anyone have any idea what the launch of ESPN+ is going to mean for watching college softball? I watch a ton of games on the WatchESPN app. Is that now going to die and we'll have to cough up the subscription fee to watch any games or will we still get the games we've been getting? With...
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    Earleywine Out At Mizzou

    Just saw this..... Justin's World of Softball - News
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    Early Recruiting Prospective

    Lots of time is spent discussing early recruiting in softball, but I was watching MLB Network this morning and a thought occurred to me. Kevin Maitan is a 17 year old SS prospect from Venezuela. He was caught up in the sanctions against the Braves and made a free agent by MLB. The Angels have...
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    Quality At-Bat Formula

    I know there are a variety of formulas that coaches use to determine quality ABs but almost all that I have ever seen include some nod to long ABs. Gamechanger uses both 6+ pitch ABs and 3+ pitches after two strikes as quality ABs. I recently saw Matt Lisle post a Notre Dame formula that...
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    Force3 Helmet/Gear

    With Wilson having essentially abandoned the fastpitch market, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Force3 helmet and gear. It's gaining a respectable foothold among MLB catchers and umpires. At some point, DD's helmet will need replaced and I am interested to hear any...
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    Demarini Slapper

    Is there any harm to a regular hitter using a Demarini Slapper? We have a new kid who is using a slapper but hitting regularly. I hate to have her parents go out and buy a new bat if there wouldn't be a real advantage to her switching. Thanks.
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    Interference on Bunt Question

    Question for the umps and rule guys/gals out there. Batter bunts ball and it dies just in front of home plate. Batter is slow out of the box and bumps into catcher as she is coming out for the ball. Catcher gathers herself and makes play at first. However, this slows the process down and...

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