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  1. Ivy's Dad

    Facemasks

    We watched a professional softball game Sunday night (Carolina Diamonds vs. Akron Racers). It was a great game, and I'd highly recommend seeing a professional game if you can. During the game, I noticed that some of the fielders were wearing masks and about half of the batters were wearing...
  2. Ivy's Dad

    How Do You Score This Play?

    This is probably a simple question, but how do you score a strikeout with a dropped third strike when the batter/runner reaches first base safely? Would it be K E2? Thanks for letting me know.
  3. Ivy's Dad

    ASA vs. PONY

    What are the advantages/disadvantages of ASA vs. PONY? Can a team play in ASA and PONY tournaments? Thanks for any insight you can provide.
  4. Ivy's Dad

    Firstpitch Pitching Machine

    Does anyone have any experience with the Firstpitch pitching machine. It looks similar to the Jugs, but is half the price. Is this a case of "you get what you pay for", or is the Jugs overpriced? I've only used Jugs in the organizations I've been associated with, but wouldn't mind paying...
  5. Ivy's Dad

    Selecting an Outfielder

    Which of these two outfielders would you chose? Outfielder #1 has a strong arm and can reach home plate easily on one hop, but has trouble catching fly balls to the outfield (missed 3 out of 3 easy to moderate fly balls last game). Outfielder #2 can reach the cutoff quickly, but does not have...
  6. Ivy's Dad

    Left Handed Pitcher Defending Bunt

    My DD's travel team has a left handed pitcher who has trouble defending the bunt. In our last tournament, an opposing team bunted straight up the middle to her twice and she wasn't able to make the play either time. She currently is trying to turn towards first base (counter-clockwise), stop...
  7. Ivy's Dad

    Tournament Substitution Rules

    My DD just joined a travel team, so we'll be learning the whole tournament thing. What are the rules at tournaments for substitution? In Little League, the starter can come out and then return once. The substitute who replaced the starter can not return once they come out. Is it similar, or...
  8. Ivy's Dad

    Throw Max?

    My DD has begun to drop her elbow when she throws. She's aware of it, but will still drop it now and then. Does anyone have any experience with the Throw Max training aid? I'm thinking my DD can use it to get the muscle memory back to where it needs to be.
  9. Ivy's Dad

    Nokona NOK1250FPE

    Does anyone know if the Nokona NOK1250FPE is made in the U.S.A.? The Nokona website says their gloves are made in the U.S.A., but doesn't list this glove on their products page. The glove is only $49.99, so I'm hoping it is made in the U.S.A. but I'm kind of doubting that it is. My wife needs...
  10. Ivy's Dad

    Morrisville (PA) Little League 14U Softball Looking for Players

    Morrisville (PA) Little League Junior (14U) Softball is looking for players for the 2011 season. The Junior Softball team will play two games per week, April through June, against teams from other towns in lower Bucks County PA (Croyden, Fairless Hills, etc.). All 12, 13, and 14 year old girls...
  11. Ivy's Dad

    Can't Wait for the Spring Season to Start

    My DD has her first batting cage practice for the Spring Season this Sunday, and she was working last night in the garage with her Hit-A-Way (I have it hanging from the ceiling, and she hits it up into a tarp). Even though we have 6 inches of snow in the backyard, I'm getting a strong itch to...
  12. Ivy's Dad

    Easton Synge

    Just received the Easton Synge (32/-11.5) we're going to give our DD for Christmas. Hasn't been used yet, but just swinging it in the living room was impressive. I'm 99% sure my DD will love it. It's 20.5 ounces, but feels lighter than the Easton Mystique (31/-11.5) that she currently is...
  13. Ivy's Dad

    Taking Bats on Airplanes

    Do the airlines/TSA allow you to take softball bats on an airplane as carryon luggage, or do you need to check it? I would guess it would be considered a weapon and not allowed as carryon, but I've never actually flown with one so I don't know.
  14. Ivy's Dad

    Easton NE125FP Glove

    I'm thinking of getting my wife a 12.5" glove for Christmas to replace the 30 year old glove she's currently using. Anyone have any experience using the Easton NE125FP glove? There are only a few reviews currently posted online.
  15. Ivy's Dad

    How to moderate a perfectionist

    My DD had a good game last night, but was highly upset afterwards. She was 1 for 2 (strikeout and single), and made all of the plays in the field that came her way. Her two points of contention were the strikeout and a fly ball to right field she felt she should have caught. The opposing...
  16. Ivy's Dad

    Found Softballs

    My DD and I found a softball in the brush when we were practicing at her middle school softball field yesterday. Of course it was kind of exciting, like finding an Easter Egg, but when I picked it up it felt too heavy. It was probably waterlogged from sitting out in the weather all Summer...
  17. Ivy's Dad

    Lighting for the Backyard

    It's beginning to get dark early now, and I'm thinking of putting up lighting so my DD and I can continue to throw at night. My DD complained last night that we didn't throw for very long before it got too dark. I need to light up an area about 70' by 20'. Does anyone have any experience with...
  18. Ivy's Dad

    Mystique vs Synge

    My DD is currently using an Easton Mystique aluminum bat (31/-11.5). Her current bat has a BPF of 1.20. We were planning on purchasing an Easton Synge composite bat when she moved up to a 32 inch bat this winter. The Easton Synge also has a BPF of 1.20. From what I've read, all fastpitch...
  19. Ivy's Dad

    Louisville Slugger FPXM Mendoza Bats

    My DD plays at the rec level, and is currently using an Easton Mystique aluminum bat (31"/-11.5). She'll need to move up to a 32" bat soon, and I'd like to get her a composite bat without spending a fortune. The Louisville Slugger FPXM Mendoza bats are composite bats that get good reviews on...
  20. Ivy's Dad

    Rip it Fielders Mask

    The local sporting goods stores have stopped carrying the Rip it Fielders Mask, and have started carrying the Schutt Fielders Mask instead. Is the Schutt a better mask than the Rip it? From what I read previously, I thought the Rip it was the best mask for my DD but I really want her to try it...

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