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  1. Prddad

    When to let a new slapper .... Slap for the 1st time

    Absolutely agree with Sparky Guy. Only thing I would add is I would tell the girls its going to be hard, but I’m not putting them back on the right side. If they are able to switch back and forth you have less development and and quicker frustration when they fail a time or three. I started...
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    Did some of the older bats leave the NCAA approved list in July??

    Bats are on the list based on manufacturers guidelines. You will never see old bats on the list as the manufacturer can’t profit from them or, “Bat models listed herein are placed on the list by the manufacturer because the manufacturer believes them to be appropriate to the collegiate...
  3. Prddad

    Advice Needed - college freshmen - when to worry?

    I could tell you stories… congratulations on your daughters D1 career.
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    Anyone else?

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    Do you toss a good batting glove if the mate is toast?

    Suck it up buttercup… haha
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    Bat Size and Type Recommendations

    The old rule of thumb for size (stopped coached over 5 years ago) was the measure from finger tips to center of chest. Then weight is what the individual DD could handle with the intent of moving them to a drop 10. Don‘t move up inches or oz too fast.
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    Looking at moving to a drop 9 bat

    Both DD used drop 8 in HS and DD1 used drop 8 in college. They liked them and were happy.
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    Predator Coach

    Actually most service providers do not keep the content of text messages, only date, time, and number. Too many text messages out there and too much cost to keep content saved.
  9. Prddad

    Catcher calling her own game in 12U

    If a coach is not working his/her catchers to take over calling games they are doing a disservice to the catchers. if the catcher is half way decent at it, she’ll be 2x better than the coach. Better view of the batter set up, better view of the delivered pitch (doesn’t ask “where was that”...
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    Scoring an error

    If 1st base is not occupied due to a mental mistake (covering another place and not on the base) then it is a base hit. It is the same as a bunt where 2nd base covered 2nd and not first and there is no play anywhere, it is a hit. Technically there will be an E4T from the batter from 1st to...
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    College Success Stories

    You play college ball for 4 years but use your degree for 40. DD has enjoyed her college run, but understands this was her first “real job” where she was being paid (in tuition money, no NCAA violations) to perform. I will enjoy watching her this last year, but I am much more excited about her...
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    Pitch Calling

    DD has called them behind the plate As well as call them for the other catcher on off cycle. It Happens. If they are taught from a young age the coach will be happy with the input, unless you’re in the power 5 conference.
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    Tell me about the myths of softball recruiting

    Full rides are rare. Don’t believe it’s going to occur. You play 4 years in order to get your degree, know why you’re there. Everyone gets homesick and slightly burnt out... every season. Just be there for her. priority registration is a great perk. Know what it is and have DD fully use it...
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    Pitch Calling

    Just say as coaches we teach.... of course I’m a catchers dad and this still bothers me. http://www.fullwindup.com/2012/04/coaches-let-catchers-and-pitchers-call-their-own-pitches/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork
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    When do you require helmets worn???

    For me it was if the ball moved prior to contact with the bat, soft toss through live pitch, helmet on. If it is a stationary ball, tee work, it was optional. Didn’t say this rule to the girls, so had a lot of girls wearing when doing tee work.
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    pick off throws

    Sorry JDad, misread your ask. I generally like the straddling the bag facing the field. In tight situations right foot to inside corner of bag is acceptable, but runners are taught to dive to the outside corner makes the stretch a bit harder. I also had a back pick where 1B plays bunt defense...
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    pick off throws

    I’ve successfully carried that through 18U travel. Rarely get picked. Only can do it once a game(have gotten away with it twice against weaker teams). Obviously can’t do it with my slower runner. Even good communication teams it works because of delays in processing, getting past muscle memory...
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    Who has the best price on balls

    I have used most and CFP are the only ones I buy now.
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    Is it possible to wear out a glove in 18 months?

    My DD goes though a glove every year or year in a half. She’s a catcher and they are not cheap.
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    pick off throws

    Always discouraged my 1B from the ”blind sweep tags” and took advantage of teams that utilized it against me. The base line is only 60 feet and by the time 1B catches, looks for the tag, the realize the runner is gone it is too late to get her out at 2nd. Had runner take an extra step off the...

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