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I was accused of cheating (indirectly)
Good job, Youth sports is about teaching lessons and developing skills. I believe that even in travel ball, too much emphasis is placed on winning and specializing. I feel everyone should play in pool games and friendlies, then in the brackets go for the win. Otherwise you put yourself in a...- CoachMikeD
- Post #31
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Still Lost on the infield fly rule
Umpiring is not an easy job for sure. But I see a few flaws here. I was always told that the umpire needed to at least hold his arm out in signaling the INFLy. But with that being said, his comment about coaches and players recognizing it would make sense if it was a easy pop-up to an...- CoachMikeD
- Post #45
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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Pitching instructor won’t allow dd coach to attend lesson
That would be sad. As Solomon once said "There's nothing new under the sun." I have often visited my pitcher's lessons and have never had a coach/instructor that did not allow that. I did it for the sole purpose of being able to support what that instructor was teaching the student as the...- CoachMikeD
- Post #69
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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JV or Varsity?
It depends if the coach gives her the choice. Otherwise it's the coach's decision. He/she will hopefully put your daughter where the coach thinks the team AND your daughter will benefit the most. The coach may want to prepare your daughter to take a certain position for next year. If that's...- CoachMikeD
- Post #73
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Defense, can anybody play anywhere?
If I were coaching a middle school or younger rec ball team, I want each player to play at each position. As they get older and advance in skills, at some point they will sort of "mold" into a few positions. Even my high school teams, in some practices or scrimmages I might move players...- CoachMikeD
- Post #89
- Forum: Softball Fielding
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How important are stats?
I always told my parents here's my phone number, you can call me anytime. And I will discuss playing time. HOWEVER, I don't want to hear from you the day off the game, period. As for playing time, I will discuss it. Many coaches won't. I would rather hear from the player if she wants to...- CoachMikeD
- Post #89
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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How important are stats?
And they are keeping stats for 8u why?- CoachMikeD
- Post #88
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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How important are stats?
I occasionally do scorekeeping seminars. I have found that there are those that don't know, don't care, and don't want to know. And there are those who think they know but only sort of know. Then some in between. Considering how many people say they are afraid of keeping score because they...- CoachMikeD
- Post #87
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Lessons in Conover
I am now giving lessons in Conover, NC. Hitting, pitching, and fielding. See my Facebook Page. You can schedule lessons right on there. I will be starting up a team here soon. Probably 14u. I've been coaching high school and some travel since 1998 in So Cal. Feel free to message me off...- CoachMikeD
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- Forum: Atlantic States
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Dirtbags
It could be worse. There's a team in So Cal called the Knuckleheads. Can't think that would inspire anyone either.- CoachMikeD
- Post #86
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Hitting the Change Up
I notice most replies are addressing the setup in the box. I might suggest a different direction. Since you said DD is recognizing the pitch, perhaps it is the practice direction that is the problem. I have had a lot of success getting players to recognize and hit changeups. I have seen...- CoachMikeD
- Post #73
- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
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Bite your tongue, or coaches coach?
Amen.. FP26. I'm a coach as well and I learned a long time ago, every coach does things differently. Every player is different. What we might see as bad mechanics may be something that player developed to compensate for a weakness. Look at Craig Counsel, former MLB player. Would you ever...- CoachMikeD
- Post #22
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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*sigh* I can't even
Hey 625... You left one out that is part of the reason for this thinking, is those parent who DID play a sport and grew up with the old mentality that you play all you can... only breaks might have been Christmas and the month after nationals. Now these teams are having tryouts the week after...- CoachMikeD
- Post #18
- Forum: Softball Discussions
