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    Shoulder Pain in Throwing Arm

    My dd has been experiencing pain and tingling in her throwing shoulder (in the back and in the joint). She is 16 and is a utility player, playing primarily corners, 2nd, and some pitching. She is NOT a regular pitcher and has only been used to chew up an inning or two here and there until...
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    Travel Ball Organizations Making Big $$

    This is interesting, as my family and I are bucking the system starting his fall and getting away from the big name clubs. I think there is a place for these power house clubs. These are the girls that will likely play high level college ball. So i see the point of the more expensive programs...
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    How do you afford it?

    You are definitely not alone...my family has found ourselves having to make decisions based on finances. It sucks, but in the end, youth sports are below food, mortgages, etc on the priority list. Personally, I'm disgusted with the current state of youth sports. It's a business. It's about...
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    I was "that" parent...

    At the end of the day, you have to be your kids' advocate. You should be able to question things like play time (in a reasonable tone), etc. likewise, the coach has an obligation to respond in an appropriate manner. A good coach shouldn't mind explaining his/her actions or reasons for doing...
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    First Base Footwork

    My daughter plays a lot of second base, and has played first base on a previous team. We are currently 14u. When she runs over to cover 1st base, say on a bunt, she goes directly to the typical throwing side foot on the bag and stretches to the ball with her glove. Her current coach is...
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    Catching footwork - Getting the last bit of pop-to-pop improvement

    Not that I'm anybody, but I switched my son to an out-front transfer last winter. His throws are more accurate and have more velocity. Seems more natural. The main issue we had at first was he was wanting to drop his hands down low in front while hebwas replacing his feet, causing a big circle...
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    Throwing to second from knees.....

    If throwing from the knees, is it a good idea to have the right foot back a little farther than normal (for a right-handed catcher) to have the body in the proper position?
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    Rules Schmooles - Coach Team/Dugout/Parent etc. rules....who's got 'em?

    I don't really like a 24 hour rule. If u have time, I'll talk after the game. It's in our handbook, talk to me the way you want to be dealt with. Simply put, scream and yell at me, you're probably gone for at least a few games. Question something I did in an adult-like manner, I'll explain and...
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    Rules Schmooles - Coach Team/Dugout/Parent etc. rules....who's got 'em?

    Yeah...a granola bar or fruit is ok. Pull out a double cheeseburger, you're gonna hear from me!
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    How many of you have cut a girl because of her parents after the Fall season?

    I am here to teach and coach, not babysit (and that includes the parents!). Bad parents create drama, and in a lot of cases, that affects their daughter's performance on the field. I can't have a bad parent bringing everyone down, or working to tear my program down, in the stands. I have...
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    Rec league and TB team?

    Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't do rec and TB at the same time. Too much commitment and difficult to juggle schedules. Plus there are some significant differences between the two. I'm also concerned with the number of games these kids play. Don't agree that adding another 15 or so games to...
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    new glove

    Hot water and a mallet. Then play catch with it. Oil as needed with any quality glove oil (I use Glovesmith brand). Most are less than $5.
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    3B Coverage on a Bunt

    We started having 1st base stay back and just have the catcher and 3rd base be our primary bunt coverage. Pitcher would take the hard bunt back up the middle or up 1st base line. We've also at times had 2nd base come way up if it's a must out situation. Runner on 2nd, I generally have SS cover...
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    new glove

    My 14u dd just switched from a Worth to a Glovesmith Elite 11.5". She's primarily a middle infielder, so she wanted a smaller pocket. This will probably be her last glove we buy. Went the cheap route until this point. She also has a 12" field commander (cheaper Glovesmith) for when she plays...
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    Player Weight !

    Not the coach's place to lecture on weight management. If you can move left and right, forward and backward, efficiently, the player has met the requirements. If she can't make the cut b/c of her weight, that's a personal thing she needs to work through. My DD is prob 10 pounds overweight and...
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    Batting gloves - recommendation?

    My dd likes the Rawlings Workhorse gloves. They are "baseball" gloves, but she had a pair last all summer (practice and games). She's used the Turbo Slots as well, and liked them. Just too hard to find them locally.
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    Homemade/DIY Training aids

    i just found several youtube videos on homemade agility ladders and weighted balls yesterday. The weighted balls might be a stretch (in terms of saving money). Check your local goodwill/re-sale shop. Making my own agility ladder will save me some $$$ b/c I have everything I need all ready.
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    What ever happened to Courtesy & Respect?

    My experience has been that a lot of people try to make someone leaving a team into more of an issue than it really is. Just because an athlete decides to move to another team doesn't necessarily mean she dislikes or has any issues with anyone on her previous team. She wanted to move on for...
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    Great Hand Gloves/Pancake Style Gloves

    Warrior - I know this is an older post, but this tool has been on my mind lately. My son used this all last off-season. It works pretty well to force them to use the second hand to secure the ball and make a quick transfer. My question is this - I know a t-ball sized glove is an actual glove...
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    Throwing Work

    Softball_2 - she is 13. Just started this motion a month or so ago. I've got her doing mirror work now, focusing on her mechanics. Phreak - we've used baseballs in the past. Really worked on fielding and feet positioning and light throwing with the baseballs. I used baseballs cuz that's what...

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