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    Catchers’ Chest Protector Help

    My 14 yo dd has outgrown her Easton Prowess intermediate chest protector in length. Since they don’t make the Prowess line anymore, I ordered her the Jen Schro in a medium. It was a good length (16”) but is way too narrow in the chest. The kid hates it, so it’s going back. I’m looking for...
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    More ULL Issues

    I saw this pop up on Facebook. Nine former players have filed Title IX complaints. https://katc.com/news/2018/09/14/former-ragin-cajuns-softball-players-allege-racism-sexual-harassment-in-title-ix-complaints/ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    12U Coaches: A poll about how many errors are acceptable

    I don’t know if it’s possible to create a true poll. I’m not seeing the option on my iPad. Anyway, how many errors do you allow your players to make in an inning before they are replaced at that position? I’d also love some feedback about your philosophy on errors. A. One B. Two C. Three+...
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    How does your TB team feel about players playing pickup for other teams?

    This week, dd11 was asked by a team in another state to guest play as catcher in a tournament in an organization we don’t play in. One of her teachers is related to that team’s coach. DD’s team has nothing going on this weekend (no tournaments even scheduled for two more weeks but that’s a...
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    Knee Brace Under Shin Guards?

    Dd11 has started wearing a knee brace for support when she plays basketball, runs, etc. I’m trying to figure out what to do when her TB team starts back up. She’s going to want the support for playing 1B (her secondary position) and baserunning. Has anyone’s dd worn any type of brace under...
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    Easton Prowess Catching Gear?

    Jen Schroeder is promoting the new Easton Prowess line. This weekend you can get 20% off using JENSCHRO20 if you buy off the Easton website. Any thoughts on this line? I'm thinking of upgrading Dd11's gear for Christmas. I started her with the cheapy All Star set to see if she actually liked...
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    Catcher-Specific Stretches?

    What stretching routine do your catchers do? Dd11's team does a group warmup, but it doesn't seem to be enough for her. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Easton Catcher's Bag Review?

    Dd11 is so over dealing with her batters backpack and her catchers duffle bag. Actually one of the ac's who we've been friends with awhile usually totes it out of the dugout. Anyway, I'm looking at wheeled catchers bags. Her friend just got this one, and dd likes it...
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    Red Flags or No?

    Dd11 and I are in the market for a 12u tb team, so I've been talking to people and checking local Facebook groups. There's a new "sports academy " in a neighboring town that just opened in the past year or so. They have indoor cages, give lessons, cross fit classes, etc. Last month, they...
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    Moving from 11" to 12" ball

    How did your dds' adjustment from using an 11" ball to 12" ball go? Dd11 just finished her 10u all star season and is looking for a 12u TB team. Her catching/hitting instructor uses 12"s, so she's been working with them some. I'm just curious how long it takes them to get used to the difference...
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    Dd's All Star Homerun

    We played in our sectional LL all star tournament last week. We didn't advance, but in the second game, dd11 hit a nice one that hit the fence on one bounce. One of the moms was videoing her dd on 3B, so I have a video of mine running the bases. Pay attention to when she rounds third and wipes...
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    Advice on All Star Decisions, please

    This is my first time to coach dd10's LL all star team. I don't know if it's a national rule or just our league, but we can't *officially* play in any tournaments other than Little League sanctioned tournaments (can't use league uniforms or insurance). Since we are the only softball league in...
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    NISC Championship Game Controversy

    Lamar University is my alma mater, so this popped up all over my Facebook today. LAMARCARDINALS.COM - Cards suffer controversial loss in NISC finals Thoughts??
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    Runner on Third Question

    Dd10 is a first year 10u LL catcher. What should I instruct her to do when there's a runner on third and the batter stands like a statue in the box? Our 10u league this year is pretty young and inexperienced, so this happens frequently (even with my own players). I keep waiting for one to get...
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    All Star Players Series Catchers Gear Kit Clearance

    Currently, my local Academy stores have the All Star Players Series kits on clearance for $89.99. Dd10 is starting catching in rec this year, so I picked up a set in 9-12 yo size. I just checked their website, and they don't sell it online. You'd have to check in stores.
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    Biggest jump in bat size in one year?

    Dd10 used the same CF6 Sprite 30/19 for two years. She hasn't played since the summer (LL All Stars). She took the fall off to cheer. Anyway, she's grown at least 3" since school started. I'm taking her this weekend to swing some different bats before I purchase a new one. I'm estimating she...
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    How do you define "making an attempt to go to second"?

    This regards 10u LL. We were playing a very close game last night. The other team's runner hit a single which our SS fielded and threw a bit high to first which made our first baseman have to leap to catch. The runner crosses first, turns left, and takes two steps towards second. She turns...
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    Two inside the park HR's in one game!

    Dd8 plays 8u LL coach pitch. Home runs are rare in our division because the girls aren't allowed to run on overthrows. Today, she hit her first legitimate home runs! In her first at bat, the bases were loaded. She hit a line drive up the middle that hit the ground a little after where the...
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    Advice needed on how to not run up the score (8u rec)

    I manage dd8's coach pitch team. Our LL has a five run per inning limit, games are six innings or 1:30 time limit. There is no mercy rule. Some games are not blow outs for us, but we have some where our girls are all hitting and running the bases well and the other team is not. What is the...
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    Quick opinions, please! CF7 vs CF6 Sprite

    I need to get dd8 a bat this week (I know I'm a procrastinator!). I can get the CF7 for $25 more than the CF6. So, considering performance and resale value, which way do you recommend I go? Her last team had a CF7 that we all went in on and shared, so I know she likes the bat. I'm just...

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