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  1. J

    Looking RHT First Base Glove

    Looking for a used in good condition RHT 1st base glove for my 13 YO DD. She just started playing there and don’t want to invest in anything new or expensive to try and get though this season and see how she does there. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. J

    Jump Boxes

    DDs PC suggested she start doing box jumps to strengthen her legs / core. Any suggestions on brand or height to get started? (assuming DD will progress and use different heights at some point). DD is 12 and know you pay for quality but looking for something affordable as well. Thanks Sent...
  3. J

    Spin

    I know this question may be obvious but…I’m watching a lot of the NCAA conference tournaments and commentators are referencing “spin” when discussing the pitchers and making it harder to hit. Quite honestly it’s hard for me to tell what pitches are being thrown unless the commentators mentions...
  4. J

    Advice on pitching against a former team/teammates

    12U DD has a tournament this week and we are scheduled to play her old team. This would be the first time she’s facing them and will probably pitch against them. Just wanted to see if anyone had and advice to share with her. Naturally she’s a little anxious and nervous about pitching to old...
  5. J

    Feedback to DD

    DD is 1st year 12u and had first tournament this past weekend. Thought she was solid at the plate considering it was the first live pitching she’s seen since November. Played 1st base (basically for the first time) and to put it lightly was not great on routine plays, like not making a routine...
  6. J

    Reluctant to throw hard

    My 12u first year DD just threw live to her teammates first time ever and first time throwing live to anyone since early November. She’s been putting in the time with lessons, throwing at practice (to her catcher) and just me and her. Today she looked nervous and didn’t seem to be throwing as...
  7. J

    Glove Recommendations for Buckedad

    12YO DD is starting to ramp up speed and getting hit in some spots are starting to sting and thinking about a new glove. Old fielding glove isn’t cutting it. I assume if we continue this path, I should invest in a solid glove. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Sent from my iPhone...
  8. J

    Hitting Spots

    My DD is first year 12u and have started on hitting spots on the corners. This is fairly new to us and coming along…slowly. The other day her coach had her throw and was asking her to hit spots on the corners and up and down. We’ve never focused or even discussed that with her and her PC. It’s...
  9. J

    Turf Shoes for Pitchers

    Looking for a good pair of durable turf shoes for my DD. DD will be practicing quite a bit indoors this winter with maybe an indoor tournament or two. Looking for something reliable that might last more than a month or two. She’s worn sneakers in the past which she’s totally destroyed and has a...
  10. J

    1st time 12u tryout - pitching

    My DD is a pitcher and is trying out for 12u for the first time shortly and have a couple of questions. She still has some 10u league play/playoffs coming up and 12u tryouts shortly after (next couple weeks). We want to practice for 12u using the bigger ball (just recently started throwing the...
  11. J

    Starting v. Relief

    My DD is a 10u pitcher on her team and has probably emerged as the number 1. Gets the starts against the better teams especially in tournaments. She’s s had success for the most part but recently her last several starts have been so so and had been very nervous for some reason and gets in her...
  12. J

    HS autograph

    This isn’t so much for my DD but thought it was worth mentioning. Our local HS was playing section playoffs and they have a very good pitcher. Anyway we went to the game and ended up sitting and meeting the pitchers grand parents and even her mom. My DD was aware of this pitcher (my DD...
  13. J

    New Team - Costs?

    This summer we discussed with DD about trying out for a new organization. The situation with her current organization is fine but after discussion with DW and DD we think it is time to look for something more competitive to help her progress. Our current organization is pretty affordable...
  14. J

    Playing up and performing well

    So my DD plays 10u travel and was asked to play up 12u for her organization by her previous coach. Anyway she was in left field and left field in 10u is much different in 12u. (Not too much action in 10u). Anyway, 1st inning, bases loaded fly ball to her makes a routine catch. Next batter hits a...
  15. J

    Learning the Game...

    So my DD is on a 10u “travel” team and use that term very lightly. We have participated in tournaments and the team has been completely smoked and outclassed to the point my daughter was ok with losing an elimination game so they wouldn’t have to play again. This is the first time I’ve seen her...
  16. J

    Pitcher Personality / Mental Makeup

    So my DD is in her first year 10u pitching for her travel team (B/C level) and started pitching last fall. She has come a long way over the last 9 months but wanted to discuss or get opinions on pitchers Personality / Mental Makeup. My DD is very quiet and not as outgoing and “loud” as some of...
  17. J

    First year 10U Pitching

    Hey All, My DD just started pitching this year for her 10u travel team. She took some team/group lessons last winter and she enjoyed it and wanted to continue with it. Fast forward through Covid, her season picked up in late summer and prior to the season picking up we got her private lessons...
  18. J

    Softball Dad in NY

    Hey All - new to the page and have a daughter that plays 10u travel and she is in her second year. It’s a big difference than rec ball and looking forward to some advise and hearing from others and sharing some experiences as a parent with others.

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