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    Yes, I’m a bragger

    Ok one more shameless brag, happy for the kid. I don’t have a whole lot of people to share this with that really understands, so I’ll put this here. DD is killing it so far this season, D1 true freshman. 30+IP, era around 0.50, less than 5BB and close to 30Ks. Batters are hitting about .170...
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    1st Collegiate win!

    My freshman DD pitcher picked up her first college win today! I was there and asked for a game ball. I wonder who was more nervous, me or her. Probably me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Freshman DD first impressions

    My DD started college last month not really knowing what to expect. She’s a pitcher, and apparently has made a great first impression. She got the first start of the fall, and struck out the side in the 1st. The team was fired up to say the least. So far through a few games she has not given...
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    TB is over

    Ended the season at PGF yesterday, 3rd place finish at 18u premier. Their two losses were against the teams that will be playing today for the championship. After a top 5 finish in the Colorado 18u power pool and a 3rd place finish at TCS nationals, the team had a very successful season. DD...
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    The riseball

    DD worked on this pitch for almost 2 years before she actually threw it in games, now she's known for it. Shameless, I made a slow motion compilation from the past year from video footage. Link removed Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    DD stat

    Not sure how much more DD will get to play this summer, but I just looked at her stats ( team gamechanger ) and her out percentage when getting the first strike is 86%. She also strikes out 38% of batters faced. She is on one of the best 16U teams in California. She's a 2022 pitcher with a...
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    Extra innings rankings

    Does anyone know of or have any thoughts on their rankings? Only recently heard of this site/organization. https://extrainningsoftball.com/ Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Hip pain

    DD has hip pain when making contact with her hip while pitching. Otherwise no pain and does not affect any other activity. No visible bruise but painful enough that she can't pitch. We will see a doctor but anyone have any experience with this? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    North/South vs East/West

    Kind of interesting for me to see during first high school season. Two really good pitchers who both had great years, both freshmen. One throws primarily east/west and the other north/south. Both were effective, any thoughts on the different approach? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Recruiting at 14U

    DD is going into her second year 14's, playing on a showcase travel team. She just started her freshman year in high school. This fall, she has gained interest from several colleges and is being invited to camps. With the new rule changes, what does this all mean and how important is it to...
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    Game shape

    DD is very effective in the first few innings and then she starts to lose velocity and is less accurate. She'll start the game around 56-58 and then go down to 52-53 by the 4th inning. I'm looking for the best way for her to improve on this, should she run, pitch more, both? I will admit that we...
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    Curve ball doesn't curve

    So DD had been throwing this 'curveball' which was basically a drop with tail action away from RHB (she's RHP). She was able to get lateral movement with it and it was very effective. PC was teaching her the palm up curve where it's held like a rise but she comes across her body when thrown, but...
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    Help with swing

    DD has not been hitting the ball well lately, mostly ground balls to the left side. Here is a clip of an at bat last weekend, not the greatest angle but hopefully enough to give advice. Thank you https://vimeo.com/223309500
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    Front side resistance question

    Here is a clip of a typical pitch from DD. I think she needs to work on Front side resistance but not sure how, maybe do it without a ball? She eliminated the toe hop that she used to do after planting and that's great but she looks to be too far forward. Looking for feedback, thanks...
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    Throwing the rise

    DD has been practicing throwing a rise, in warmups only during practice sessions. She now has started to try and throw it from full windup for fun and sometimes it's looks to be total bullet spin but sometimes it has a kind of flutter to it at the end. I've never caught a real rise ball before...
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    12u pitcher advice

    DD has been working on I/R with great pitching coach, just looking for some additional feedback. We are aware that she needs more "flex" at 9 o'clock and want more stability on the front side at/before release. This is a leap and drag video, I'll try to get a new full pitch up also. Thanks...
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    12u pitcher feedback

    Please provide feedback for DD, in transition to I/R. Pitch from last tournament, one without fence in video. Thanks https://vimeo.com/192280252 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Pitcher feedback

    DD just turned 12 and I wanted to get some feedback on her motion and mechanics. We will see a new pitching coach this week to get a second opinion on how she can improve but I wanted to hopefully get some feedback here. Thanks https://vimeo.com/179653325
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    New model bats

    Waiting for the 2017 line of bats to come out but I've heard many people say that it's the same bat with a new paint job. I'm assuming that a lot of engineering goes into these bats every year and while it's no guarantee that the bat is superior to years before, they're at least trying, right...
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    11yo swing feedback

    Looking for some feedback on DD's swing. She's been working at it and has been hitting with more power. She tends to be a touch early in games at times but she's learning to let the ball travel more. Thanks https://vimeo.com/157605829

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