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  1. Pitcher's DadCoach

    July Tryouts + August extended season = recipe for disaster?

    I waited until after Nationals to register my DD for 14U tryouts from her 12U team. Same orginization but she didn't want to be held on what would have been 13U with an ok team and ok coaching. Long story short, the next 2 tournaments after Nationals were aweful. She had lost that teams spirit...
  2. Pitcher's DadCoach

    2021 bats?

    Agreed... But I did get her a Gohst Advanced this year for her achievements. Every other year has been 1 year old bats.
  3. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Telling the coach to take a hike...or burning bridges?

    BEST ADVICE EVER!!! I took the low road 2 years ago and hindsight being what it is, not a good idea. Ends up that the organization takes coaches more seriously than pissed off parents. Just made me more angry. My case wasn't playing time though.
  4. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Timing

    Late and high
  5. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Fatty Grip

    I feel you with the the stuck part. Mine is 13 last month and we kept her in 12U. Shes gained a WOPPING 1 MPH this entire past year. She throws 51-52 pretty consistent mixing in some 53s now too.
  6. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Fatty Grip

    Tango, I think 53-55 is good speed for 13. Is she 12U? I am in agreement here. the thumbs must be on the ball. Try to tell her to release the thumb on the snap. This will at the very least get her to consciously think about releasing the thumb at "the end of the pitch".
  7. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Timing

    My DD is messing up timing from her release when she focuses on striding taller and longer. It seams her release is good OR her stride is good but very seldom are they done well together. She is past trying slow drills as she times those very well in every warm up. Are there any drills to...
  8. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Quick pitch

    My DD hit the umpire on 3 different occasions from pitching too fast. neither the catcher or the umpire were ready. This was early on last season 11U when she was learning to pitch and she has been broken of that since but was very funny to watch. She still sets and pitches as fast as they will...
  9. Pitcher's DadCoach

    DDs see no honor in being called up to varsity, and riding the bench-hear me out.

    Too much is being read into being a good team member here. Sometimes these coaches are a little more "member" than team to begin with. These girls had a "team" and they were pulled from it thinking someone believes in them so highly they are leveling up. Then come to find out they are not valued...
  10. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Cold weather pitching help

    My DD also sucks it up in the cold. I think it has more to do with where her focus is. If you think cold, cold, cold then its hard to pitch with focused effort. I would also add that they call it pregame "warm ups" or "warming up the bullpen" for a reason. Blood flow and circulation are a big deal.
  11. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Travel Ball is Killing Rec Ball

    I agree. Money is an issue for us as well. We have seen some terrible travel teams that shouldnt be playing ball, usually in upper class towns too. So there is some truth to Whack's statement. The factor that Whack is missing is the amount of practice, playing and dedication serious athletes get...
  12. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Regression anybody? Please help

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSGLq2ss_Ek
  13. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Regression anybody? Please help

    It would seem my daughter has all of the sudden forgot how to throw a softball. her fast ball lost 3 miles per hour since a week ago. Can any one help me on what to do?
  14. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Finch, Abott, Ueno

    Why is it that the biggest flame throwers of all time point their landing foot toes at the catcher like MLB? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pNrpi19d7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmiG4ji3onQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W4xzF-Ht_4&t=28s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q3T2F4qVyg
  15. Pitcher's DadCoach

    I/R in the Classroom

    JUst curious as to what is HE means?
  16. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Turf Shoes

    I can vouch for these. Great shoes!! I especially like the pitchers toe version for my DD. I purchased both the turf and molded cleats so the feel is the same inside or out for her.
  17. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Drive Mechanics

    Thank you Java! I posted this video on another thread but what love to have your opinion. This is my DD she started pitching April 2018 so go easy on her. LOL
  18. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Help with daughter pitching mechanics please

    Another angle
  19. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Help with daughter pitching mechanics please

    She just turned 12 and is 12 months into pitching. Wanted to try a change from short and 3rd. Some from local pitching coach but mostly Dad and youtube videos. Please lots of advice would be greatly appreciated. Hope I havent messed her up at all.:confused: Thanks
  20. Pitcher's DadCoach

    Looking for a little more speed... who isn't I guess. :)

    This is good info on IR Sluggers. Thank you!

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