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    Sizing catching equipment

    Am looking for help on what size catching equipment to buy for a 12 year old. The sports stores in the local area do not have a good selection to try on and I would like to order some on-line. She is ~59 inches tall and is average build. Any comments appreciated.
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    Coaching Expectations and Guidelines

    As the Fall season approaches, many organizations are getting ready to start new 'seasons' with new teams. What are some of the things you include in your initial Coaches address to the parents. Expectations and such. What are your practice attendance policies and ramifications for example.
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    Try out plans

    All, Would like some input on holding a tryout for a 12U travel ball team. Does anyone have a good set of 'tests' that they have for the kids to go through that can show their abilities. any thoughts welcome.
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    How to instill discipline in 11yos

    I need some good advice and techniques to instill discipline into a team of 11yos. At this age, I believe it is about fundamentals and also building the skills in those that are naturally rising, however, this is difficult to do unless there is good discipline. What is a good way to instill...
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    Rotating pitchers strategy

    I am currently building 2 pitchers on our team and have a third that is already 100% tournament ready. The other 2 are 75% there, but are progressing quickly. I would like some advice on how to rotate the pitchers to achieve the following goals: 1. Get the 2 @ 75% enough game experience to...
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    Which foot do you tag the bases with when running the bases?

    What is your opinion and what has been taught as far as what foot should be used to tag the base when running the bases?
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    Practice plans...

    I am looking for some good practice plans for a 12U travel team. I see a lot of examples on the board about bad practice plans (no plans, all the girls on the field with coach hitting, girls sitting idle, etc.) and I understand. I would like some examples of good practice plans for a two hour...
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    number of players on a travel team?

    What are some opinions on a good number of kids to have on a 12U travel team? Thanks.
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    positional qualities...

    I would like some input from others on the qualities/skills they look for in each position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, ... Right field) other than catcher and pitcher. Thanks.
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    Difference between baseball and softball swing mechanics...

    OK... first, as you can tell by my number of posts, I am a new member, so bear with me. If this issue has been addressed before, point me to a link. I have been reading a lot of the posts in the hitting board and watching a lot of the videos. A lot of the information is very good. As I am...
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    Hands straight to the ball?!

    I was taught by another coach at the 10U level that the girls should start with their hands up and back, level with the ears, load and bring the bat straight to the ball. What are the thoughts on this technique. Of course it also included turning the hips and follow through, but I am mostly...
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    New to coaching... player position advice

    Hello... This is my first year coaching a 12U travel team. Assisted the coach for the last 2 years for 10U. He has moved on and I inherited the team. Half the team moved on to 12U. I have recruited general talent to get me to 10 girls. Now I am challenged with placing them in the right...

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