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  1. salderman#19

    "Unicorn" of High School softball

    My DD is an upcoming freshman in high school. I read a lot of threads about high school ball and travel ball and as everyone here knows, there are TONS of opinions on each. The more I read about how some student-athletes have terrible high school programs, it makes me incredibly thankful for...
  2. salderman#19

    Backpack bat bags

    Looking to replace current backpack bat bag with a new one. Looking at a few different makes and models and wanted to get feedback and thoughts on the different bags out there. Looking at DeMarini voodoo rebirth but don't know much about the bag. Any suggestions on bags or bags to stay away from?
  3. salderman#19

    Number of players on a team

    I am sure this has been asked many times on this forum, but what is the "right" number of players for a given team? I know as age increases there are a lot of variables to take into account but what are "rules of thumb" you or your teams have used in the past? Are there actually rules of thumb??
  4. salderman#19

    Diamond Kinetics questions

    Have any of you tried diamond kinetics swing tracker? Trying to learn more about it and to see if the feedback from the device is worth the money.
  5. salderman#19

    Average exit velocity by age

    DD has tryout this weekend where exit velocity will be measured. Got me wondering what an average exit speed is for an 11YO (tryout is for 12U). I looked online and at a thread on DFP but it was from 2016. I have had more luck getting better feedback and good information from members here than...
  6. salderman#19

    Team NC - Newell 12U holding tryouts

    Team NC-Newell is currently looking to finalize our 12U roster for the 2020 spring season. We are located in Lincolnton, NC. Players need to be athletic, motivated, experienced in travel softball, and committed to advancing their skill level while learning the value of teamwork and dedication...
  7. salderman#19

    Catchers bag

    It's time to replace DD's catchers bag. Anyone have recommendations concerning bags to look at or to stay away from?
  8. salderman#19

    Anyone had luck returning an Easton bat without original receipt?

    DD cracked her 2020 Ghost. Thought I had original receipt but can't find it anywhere. Has anyone been successful returning a bat to Easton while not having the original receipt?
  9. salderman#19

    USA Softball All American Games

    Has anyone here had much experience with USA Softball All American Games? Seems to be highly competitive and could be a great experience. Didn't know if anyone here had participated and if the time, effort, and expense is worth it.
  10. salderman#19

    PGF tournament age rule

    Does anyone know the PGF age rule? I was thinking the "cutoff date" for age division was something other than January 1 of any given year. Thanks for the help.
  11. salderman#19

    Organization / Club fees

    I know this question can have a lot of different answers and have many different variables, but I'm curious what other teams/players pay toward organization fees? Our team pays one fee per year each fall. I don't mind paying the fee at all, just curious what other teams "charge". DD plays 12U...
  12. salderman#19

    Batting average or QAB?

    Was in a discussion with a few other people the other day about hitting and what was more "important", batting average or quality at bats? I'm a QAB guy. Just curious what others think....
  13. salderman#19

    Looking for catcher coach

    DD is 11 YO and looking for a catcher coach in the Winston-Salem / Clemmons, North Carolina area. She plays A level ball and looking to increase her current skill set. Looking to take lessons once a week. We are willing to drive to the surrounding areas if needed but would really like to stay...
  14. salderman#19

    Play up or not?!?

    DD is 11 YO and just finished her spring season of 12U. She's the only 08 on the team and team plans to play some 14U in the fall and then play 14U fulltime in Spring 2020. What do most DD's do? Play up or play within their respective age groups? I understand playing up has a lot (if not...
  15. salderman#19

    To steam or not to steam....that is the question

    Bought daughter a Wilson A2000 SuperSkin Series 34" Catcher's Mitt. We don't play until March 9 so there's time to break the glove in the way I did when was I was a kid. Anyone have thoughts on steaming a glove during break in is a good idea? We steamed her first catchers mitt but it was an...
  16. salderman#19

    2019 Easton Ghost ASA versus other bats

    Looking to purchase my daughter a longer bat for this season as she's outgrown her current. She currently hits a DeMarini but looking to make a change. Looking at a number of different bats but the more I search the more confusing things become. She's 10 and plays 12U. She's taller (5"6")...

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