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  1. mdgtoothy

    Back foot in the air

    Another parent took this of my DD in a travel ball (12U) game today either right before or after contact. I have never noticed that her back foot comes off the ground (at least here). Just wondering if this is Normal/OK/Strange/Odd etc and what the impact on her hitting might be. Result was a...
  2. mdgtoothy

    What to do in this situation?

    Watching a game last night that was an elimination game in a local rec tournament. Rules were no new inning after 1:30, if tied go to ITB. Visitors were down by 3 runs, 2outs, no base runners, number 11 hitter up, then top of the order. 11 hitter gets BB and gets to first. Only about 10 min...
  3. mdgtoothy

    Throwing from knees

    I have a catcher (12U) that is very tall, but rarely misses a ball in the dirt. She has a very strong arm, but her only draw back is that it takes her FOREVER to get up and going to throw a runner out at 2nd. To compensate for this, she has developed a habit of dropping to her knees and...
  4. mdgtoothy

    11 YO DD hitting

    Last year. Swinging all with arms, serious bat drag. This year. Appears to me that she is more fully using her lower body. I like the slight closing of the front hip as she initiates. Please let me know. I have my own theories as to where to focus (connection on every swing, but we are...
  5. mdgtoothy

    Rec Tryouts, what to look for?

    Rec Eval day (Evals cuz all girls get placed on a team) this weekend. Draft follows a couple of days later. Format is 5 swings off machine, run to second after 5th pitch, Field 3 hit balls at SS and throw to first, 3 pop flys in LF, throw 2 to cutoff and 1 to home. Pitchers and catchers...
  6. mdgtoothy

    Stealth vs. Synergy

    What are the advantages/disadvantages of the Easton Stealth and Synergy? We are bat shopping during fall ball in 12U and I haven't been able to get a clear answer on the differences between the two other than $50 retail. Thanks.
  7. mdgtoothy

    Bat Sting

    I am coaching a Fall Ball Recreations 12U team. 11 of 12 girls on our team are moving up from 10U RIF ball to 12U hard ball. I am getting lot of complaints about bat sting from the girls. My question is whether this is just something they will get used to or is it something else. Many of the...
  8. mdgtoothy

    Hitting Drill

    I saw a drill here a while back that I think my DD can now work with, but can't locate the drill. The drill involved the hitter stepping across the T on the back side and then swinging. There was an associated video showing the drill. If anyone has the thread or a link I would appreciate it...
  9. mdgtoothy

    Analysis of 10U DD Swing

    My wife hates this time of year (season starts in 2 weeks) because I am spending way too much time learning from the folks on this site. With that said I have posted two clips of 10U DD, one softtoss and one off T. Any comments would be great. Only Softoss is at 1/2 speed. MDG
  10. mdgtoothy

    Miken Halo Light vs. Rain Light

    Looking at both of these bats for DD - 10U player (AS last yr as a 9 yr old). We tried a friends Easton SCN8B (30/20), but just a little too heavy for her, so looking for a bit bigger drop. She (of course) likes the purple one (the Halo Light), but I thought I would get a second opinion. It...

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