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    Why we need some kind of pitch/inning count in softball!

    Been following this thread, because it is interesting to see different takes on the matter. There is some quality research out there on stopping force, shoulder rotation and the like. Though I’m too lazy to include any links. Here’s my two cents (probably not even worth that). I’m a pitching...
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    POLL- do you think the Umpire determines who wins?

    Im in! Umpires DO NOT determine who wins. We've all seen our share of inconsistencies, real or perceived, with umpires. But, the long and short of it is, an umpire never swings a bat or throws a ball. Games are determined by what teams do or do not do. When a game comes down to an umpire's...
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    Tips to help pitcher find balance

    My 2 cents as a "bucket dad" and JUCO coach: with varying degrees of success, I tell my DD and my pitchers to pitch the pitch, not the batter. What does that mean? Sometimes pitchers are pitching batter-to-batter, not pitch-to-pitch. As I said, I've found some success getting pitchers to think...
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    Another HS Coach Thread

    I see a lot here about how long you've known her and what you could have done. Poppycock! It appears to me the player was counting on the pre-existing relationship to ensure her spot on JV. Also, while skill is important, commitment and desire are more important. Lastly, you mentioned sending...
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    Possible obstruction call at first, I may have blown it

    Interesting. Sounds like it should have been obstruction. Similar play this past weekend; 3B let ball bounce off her glove her efforts to retrieve the misplaced ball caused her to make contact with runner who had already moved to avoid contact with fielder. In this instance 3B had no play and...
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    Advice needed for 2022 recruit

    Asst JUCO coach here. We use Field Level quite a bit. It's a great platform.
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    NPF suspends operations. New pro team formed in Florida.

    I agree that the Athletes Unlimited model is quirky, but you have to start somewhere to generate interest. I think we all know a minor league team or two that used gimmicks to put fans in the stands. Besides, you have to start somewhere; every professional sports league started small. The NBA...
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    Changeup Velocity

    A CU has to be significantly slower than FB. DD throws a pretty sick CU that has the potential to lock a hitter up. To echo Wildfire, calling it at the right time is important. What makes the CU so frustrating for coaches is often times if the pitcher is way ahead in the count....everyone knows...
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    Too Many Teams

    I would like to take the time to concur with the OP. The more teams the better. IMO natural selection will take care of most things as the girls age up. I am sorry to see the state of rec ball these days, but it is what it is and I don't think there's a near term fix for it. Also, as has been...
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    Fake Stat published in a reputable website

    I would say this: it is likely that many stats below serious college softball are inflated. I say that because as we have seen on this site many of those keeping score are not correctly capturing FC, E, or SB vs. Wild Pitch or Passed Ball, SAC and so on. The examples abound. Three ABs (FC, E5...
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    Scoring question on a bunt

    Eric F is correct. Judgement call. As described it is likely an FC.
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    Ir for new pitcher?

    The above comments are spot on. Please don't make the mistake I did (a costly one at that). DD began lessons with a coach that did not teach IR. Six months later with very little progress we switched to IR. We had more progress and success in two months of IR than we had ever seen before. Not to...
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    Once on the Team, Always on the Team?

    This is an interesting quandary. I understand yearly tryouts, I don't necessarily agree, I think there is a certain amount of chemistry that can be built year-to-year. I would also think that yearly tryouts mean that there is absolutely no interest in developing players over time; and if that's...
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    Jersey number solution

    I've always found rock, paper, scissors best two out of three is a good solution. Isn't quite as arbitrary as a coin toss and certainly not as much fun as a hunger games style battle. Rolling a ball towards pitchers mound is a lot like pitching nickels (might be showing my age). The hitting...
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    DD needs a new bag

    I am also looking for a new bag for DD. Currently also using Boombah. I have been looking very hard at the Bownet Commander or Cadet. Both seem to have very good reviews and Dimarini's quality has gone down quite a bit. DD is not a catcher, but I like the idea of being able to better organize...
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    New Member from North Carolina

    Welcome. 8U rec is going to be a lot of fun. This age group provides a great opportunity to teach fundamentals without a lot of pressure. The girls are excited and eager to learn. You will have a great time. What part of NC?
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    Player ejected-Little League

    You say this pre-supposing that there will be no flaw in the hitter's execution, and the pitch will be exactly where the hitter believes it will be located.
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    Inspect your DD's Face Mask!

    I feel like we've spiraled a bit. "I've seen dozens of girls take a ball off the face mask and get right back into the game immediately." "Take a ball off the face mask," in no way means line drive to the dome. I read that as "in the years of playing softball many girls have taken a glancing...
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    Guess I'll start an off-topic thread?

    Unbolted and taken apart, genius! Might be fun to build a safety rail when she isn't looking, paint it bright orange , and let her discover it before you head out to move her in. Kind of wasteful, but funny just the same.
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    Guess I'll start an off-topic thread?

    Unbolted and take apart, genius! Might be fun to build a safety rail when she isn't looking, paint it bright orange , and let her discover it before you head out to move her in. Kind of wasteful, but funny just the same.

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