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Starting girls from scratch
In our local rec league that I volunteer for we have a huge deficiency in pitching skills. So this year I stepped back from coaching a team to run a weekly beginners pitching clinic. I am no pitching coach but I have learned a lot here on DFP from the many knowledgeable folks which has been...- rslaubaugh
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Bat advice
DD is 10u and small for her age. Currently swinging a 29 drop 12 Vendetta with great bat speed but the bat isnt performing very well. Been looking to move to a drop 11 CF Zen or LXT but came across a smoking deal on a barely used 2019 LXT drop 12 ($125). I have heard mixed reviews so hoping...- rslaubaugh
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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New Leather
DDs glove has gone floppy so I went on a hunt for some new leather. Looks like this beauty will be delivered by santa in a 12 days :) Snagged for $149 on overstock...- rslaubaugh
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- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
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Broken CF6 Vendetta
In the market for a new bat for fall babe ruth I guess. Any thoughts on blue ghost vs lxt both 29/-11? Hard to find anything in stock in this size to demo....- rslaubaugh
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- Forum: Softball Discussions
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The Journey Begins
With season over and my DD moving up to 10u in the fall we save started her pitching journey. She has had a few lessons earlier this year from a fellow 12u rec coach who teaches HE method. I am a rec ball coach myself but a rookie and know nothing about Fastpith mechanics. Read thru I/R in the...- rslaubaugh
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Coin Toss
Would like to hear opinions on coin toss game theory. Say you have a really good offensive team with high avg contact hitters 7-8 deep. If I win the toss I always pick visitors. I feel the momentum of starting a game putting runs on the board is more effective than a late game rally.- rslaubaugh
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- Forum: Coaching Softball
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To TB or not?
DD is 2nd year 8u player and 2nd year Babe Ruth allstars. She has a love for the game and is developing nicely. She has indicated a desire to play TB but I dont want to risk burnout. Would love to hear thoughts on pros and cons of TB at this age.- rslaubaugh
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- Forum: Being a Softball Parent
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DD how to fix bat drag
I am a parent/coach of an 8u rec ball team and my daughter has a natural talent. Took this video while trying to identify areas of improvement in her mechanics. Noticed some bat drag although she is hitting very high average and mostly infield line drives with pretty good velocity. Bat speed...- rslaubaugh
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- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
