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    Do any HS coaches use Hudl Assist?

    Do any high school coaches on here use Hudl Assist? If so, what is the best way to video the games? Since our school has a contract with Hudl (due to football and basketball) it will not cost our program any more to use it. Any shared input would be appreciated.
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    Tag up at third

    Umpire responsibility question: Runner on third with a fly ball to CF. Our dugout is on third base side (so right in front of us). As our CF catches the ball, three coaches in the dugout say at same time she left early. (Later base coach agrees with us, not even close.) The runner left the base...
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    All High School Coaches Are Bad

    As a high school softball coach that has coached rec and travel ball as well as other sports, I find the assumption all HS coaches are old gym teachers that just do it for the money humorous. I also feel the thoughts of some of the parents and TB coaches on this forum demeaning. I agree that...
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    Indiana forums?

    I have noticed some states have their own forums. I was wondering if there was an active forum for Indiana? I enjoy this site for the all inclusive but was curious about state specific topics.
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    Best way to break in catchers mitt

    I have never had to break one in before so looking for advice on breaking in a new catchers mitt. Thanks in advance.
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    LH Throwing Catchers mitt?

    Looking for a quality used catchers mitt for a LH throwing player. She is transitioning to the position for us this coming season and does not have the funds to purchase one. I wanted to look here before I bought a brand new one. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Will others follow Texas lead on summer play?

    I would like to see Indiana follow this format. I think it makes more sense and would make the summer more affordable. Maybe even give more players access to the game. Do you think access to the summer game is money driven?
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    Hate this for players.

    We have two weeks left until post season begins. In Indiana every team plays in a sectional and it is win or go home. So We could be done in two weeks from today. Senior rounds second hard planning to head to third and defense realizes she is there after a play at the plate. They throw behind...
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    Megan Kleist leaving Oregon

    This is like rubbing salt in the wound that is Oregon softball at this point. Is there something wrong in Oregon or is she looking for a chance to win this year. She is a senior this year. So college softball has gone from signing players too young to a free agent market. Which is worse?
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    Light poles

    Just wondering if anyone knew the suggested height on light poles for a softball field.
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    So, Mom and Dad are walking....

    I went to a local tourney this weekend just to watch some softball and enjoy my day. I noticed a family walking toward me (daughter pulling her bat bag that is as big as her with mom and dad). Daughter has a smile while looking like she is getting a work out pulling her bag. (For the record I...
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    Too old to umpire?

    I appreciate people who know the game and are willing to be a part of it. I also appreciate all the men and women that are willing to umpire. Especially when there is a shortage of umpires and even more of a struggle to find competent umpires. With that being said- last night at an away game we...
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    Portable pitching machine

    Looking for suggestions: Would like to purchase a portable, manual pitching machine for game day travels. (HS team) Preferably one that uses whiffle or soft balls.
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    Substitute Re entry?

    I have read several online discussions about this issue and still have not found the actual rule of legal or illegal. Note: we are not talking DP/Flex Last night I pinch ran for my 3B (so not pitcher or catcher) when returning to defense I re entered my starting 3B. Later in the game tried to...
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    Parent complaints after Game #1

    Okay, I am one of those "HS coaches" but here goes my rant. Monday night we had our first game. We are a totally new coaching staff with a program that won 6 games last season. Our roster is composed of over 75% freshmen and sophomores. The coaching staff agreed on a line up and a plan going...
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    NPF now INPF?

    So is the NPR now the InterNational Pro Fastpitch league? Seems that some people are upset with the influence of the international teams. Just pondering, could a professional fastpitch league work similar to soccer? Where youth teams lead up to the "top" team? Would that eliminate HS and...
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    Williams College

    Ok friends, I need some help. I have a player that is interested in Williams College as her primary choice for education and would like to entertain the idea of playing softball. So question is what are the chances of a walk on opportunity? I have heard that admission requirements are high...
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    Great Community on DFP!

    Just want to drop a note and say what a great community this is. Found the forum a couple of months ago when I found out I was going to be a coach again. Last time around there was not the information there is today. All of my questions have been answered then some and some have gone out of...
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    What bat(s) to purchase for the team?

    Looking to purchase two "team" bats for the upcoming season. This is for a high school team. Most girls have their own bats but to be honest we have some girls that just can not afford it. The athletic director has agreed to purchase two bats for this season. So the question is: What is a good...
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    Registration fees for organizations?

    Looking to start a 12U C team. It would be a rec/all star team that would only travel around the state to play a couple times a month at most. Made up of girls from the same school system. Question is: How much is it to register for each association? I have looked on the sites and have not seen...

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