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    Softball pitching machine for team

    Hi. I coach a Jv team and also help out a club with a club team. Just looking for recommendations on a pitching machine to use for practice as my arm gets tired being alone at Jv. Not looking to break the bank but also would like it to be decent and battery powered if at all possible. Thank you
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    Overwhelmed high school coach

    Hi all. I am currently coaching a Jv team of 20 girls. All by myself. And being Jv there are some really good girls that play travel and others that play rec only or never played. Tips on how to run efficient practice being alone and also with different skill sets for all the girls. How do...
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    Indoor practice 14u

    Hi. I asked previously but can’t seem to find my old threads. Coaching a 14 u team and we are still indoors in a very small space. A few had some recommendations about indoors in a small space. Any info would he appreciated again. Thank you
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    Team bonding in COVID times

    Hi. Just looking for ideas for some team bonding that we could do in this covid era. We are in the northeast and have to wear masks inside for practice. Just trying to get some fun ideas but we are somewhat limited on what we can do. Any ideas welcomed
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    Practice jerseys

    Looking to buy my team practice jerseys as a Christmas gift and to get ready for the new season. Anyone recommend a site. Not looking to break the bank just something I can put the team name on and are comfortable for a practice. Thank you
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    Indoor practice drills help

    Hi. We in the Northeast are heading indoors after the holidays and I am looking for lots of drills and tips we can use. The set up we have is small for a 14u team so if anyone has ideas and tips on how to work within a small space that would be great. Thank you
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    5-6 game guarantee

    Hi. From the Boston area and we have always thought about a real travel tourney. Like Jersey with 6 flags or PA with Hershey Park. How do you try to find tourneys that have 5-6 game guarantee. Anyone in those areas with some tips to find them. Thank you.
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    14u team Northern Ma looking for another pitcher and catcher

    14u team looking for a pitcher and catcher. If you’re looking for innings you will get them here. Please contact ASAP if interested
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    14U team looking for a few more

    Hi. 14U travel team out of Methuen/Salem line looking for a few more girls. Especially a pitcher if you want innings. Please message me for details.
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    14u tryouts north of Boston

    Team looking for a couple girls to fill out roster. Pitcher would be great but also looking for solid fielders with big bats. 25 min north of Boston. Message for details. Tryouts tomorrow or can set up private
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    Looking for 14u players north of Boston

    Hi. 14u team looking for a few girls to fill out team. Pitchers or fielders welcome. Please message for details. Tryout tomorrow or can schedule a private. 25 mins north of Boston
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    Calling location and pitching

    14U coach here. Need help with how to call locations. Some use 0-5 which 0 is inside off the plate. 1 inside black etc. reading on here some use quadrants high outside. Any references to look at. Just trying to be better at coaching my pitchers and catchers and calling a game
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    Middle infielders

    Any particular drills anyone likes to help 2b/ss get quicker with their throws to second with a quick transition/release. also need catching drills to help my catchers with their arm strength and just overall quickness/pop time. this is all for 14U
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    Looking for 14 U catcher in northern MA

    Looking for a solid catcher to play 14 U in northern MA for this shortened season. Please contact me if anyone is looking please let me know. Thank you
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    Bunt defense

    Just curious on opinions about bunt defense coverage. I’ve always like my first baseman staying back as I trust them more than my second baseman. I know everyone has their own ideas. But just curious if I’m in the minority
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    Runner on 3b and batter walks

    How do you defend the batter from going right to second especially at the younger 12 and 14 levels. Just curious. Also had a question for the umps on here about this play regarding look back rule and motion
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    14u signs

    First year 14u coach. Looking for help on signs as we start practicing again In a few weeks. Team is comprised of a lot of focused girls. Not sure I like the wristbands so looking on tips on how simple or maybe not simple. Any sites give tips on how to do signs. Thanks
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    Massachusetts tourney ball

    I’m guessing high school won’t be back here in Massachusetts until the fall. I really hope we get some kind of summer tourney ball in but I’m not very optimistic. Anyone have encouraging opinions. Hope everyone is doing well and safe
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    Dropped third force out at home

    This happened to me in a high school game. My team was batting. 2 outs bases loaded. Strike three dropped third. Runners advance but the batter is just standing at home. Girl on third scores then catcher throws to first for the force and third out. I assume the run does not count as the...
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    14U bat

    Hi community. Jv high school coach and first year 14 u coach. I’m not an expert in bats. Any recommendations on buying a team bat. Up here it seems the ghost is all the rage. Please let me know thoughts and which models. Thank you

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