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    Need a practice bat

    My dd recently broke her Mizuno crbn practice bat. 33 -11. Looking for used similar. As long as it’s a balanced bat at same length and similar drop I’m interested. Can be -10. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    DD Getting frozen out of High School ball. Any options during that time

    My dd appears to be getting frozen out of high school ball. Can’t tell you exactly why but either way it’s looking like she won’t play at all next season. This of course depends on if the coach is still there next year. Are there other leagues or options in the spring for a junior player aside...
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    Squash the bug

    Does anyone have some good drills or cues to help fix the dreaded, squash the bug technique. It’s a bear to fox. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pauley clinic in Fort Wayne IN

    You don’t know what you do t know. It’s amazing when you hear things a different way it hits home. Rick has a way of creating understanding. His FUNDAMENTALS are solid. I learned so much as did my dd Marcella so far. Even Though we are only 1/2 way thru I can’t wait for the last session...
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    Fall drill

    I had my daughter do this drill which I called the fall drill, about a week ago. I found this video after showing her the drill I thought I invented. Lmao. After a lot of your critique I realized I needed to change her reach and imbalance. She had a tendency to reach and sit back on her back leg...
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    Bat size

    My dd has grown about 3” since May. She swings a DiMarini 31” drop 10. It’s clear it’s too short. She is 5’7 98lbs with ok strength and is 14. Any tips or suggestions on bat length and weight. Thanks gang. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bunting

    DD’s team played in a showcase this weekend. First one ever and they are 14u. Competing against 16-18u teams. The power and speed difference was apparent. My dd had a lead off hitter that bunted on 3 x in the game. Didn’t slap or drag bunt. Was a lefty but just did a quick bunt toward third...
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    DD at a lesson

    Saw some improvements I think today. Seems to be turning the barrel. Any thoughts on a whole? It’s a work in progress. Baby steps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    My DD’s swing.

    I’m just missing something. I finally got her hands above the ball and elbows stationary creating a triangle. But, around contact and follow thru something isn’t right. Any help on technique issues and correction techniques would be wonderful. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Internal and External Rotation of the legs. Need some help.

    I finally got my dd to drive straight off the rubber. Yoo-hoo for her. She is also timed up properly. Everything at the catcher at 3 o’clock. Leg and both arms. All timed up. Yoo-hoo for her again. Here in lies the problem. I’ve been reading @javasource drive mechanics and got to the part of...
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    Timing Issue

    My dd has a slight timing issue. Her arm is a bit ahead of her 3 o’clock position on mound detachment. She is also opening a bit early as well. Any tips, sayings, concepts, drills, techniques to help her get that timing down and keep her driving out longer before turning. Thanks gang. You...
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    Any advice. Not perfect yet.

    My dd has come a long way since even November. But I know there is still work to be done. Any mechanical corrections you all can recommend and drills to make the changes. Thank you in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Rules Change

    Have there been any pitching rules changes ? College, HS, Club? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Before and after 8 months

    On a previous thread I thanked the forum for all the help and posted some before and after pics. Some wanted video. Here they are. From the rear. First is before Second after. Keep in mind the Second came from warmups. She walks thru the pitch which is not normal. Thanks gang. Any suggestions...
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    What a difference a year makes. Thanks DFP

    After a lot of hard work and tons of reading and asking questions on this site you can see a dramatic change in my DD form/mechanics. Just wanted to thank you all for your help. Onward and upward. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bullet spin rise?

    During the World Series of softball some pitchers were throwing a “bullet spin” rise. Can anyone explain what exactly this is, what’s the grip and how you throw it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need help with spin pitches

    Changing from HE to IR has caused some issues for my DD with how to spin the ball. What I mean is since the release is WAY different understanding how to throw a drop or curve etc is from a HE release to a now IR release we need some help. My DD throws fast ball, peel drop, 2 seem curve , rise...
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    Perfect in practice but not in games. Any help would be great.

    This fall we worked with javasource and learned a ton. Did a total revamp of her technique from HE TO IR and changed her windup etc. Huge undertaking but it was necessary and my DD was up to the task. Hard worker and loved Java. Anyhow, at this point the season has started and now come all...
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    Rules of the rubber

    I see some pitchers literally lift their drive foot off the rubber and back down on it as they drive off. Is this legal in Fastpitch softball based on Usssa etc rules ? I can sure understand why you may want to. Mechanically it’s like a running start. But is it legal. ? Sent from my...
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    Need Brush Interference help

    Here is my dd doing a basic drill to show her I r in motion. https://youtu.be/Zp2D_351Emk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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