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    radar fun with batted ball speeds

    So DD recently started using a rockettech and likes the way it feels. She says it feels like a bat should when it hits the ball. My observation was that she might hit farther occassionally with a composite, but the rockettech seemed to be consistent. So I decided to test this hypothesis. Had...
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    response to emails

    If a head coach receives a girls info packet, and then emails her and invites her to come to their upcoming camp, and includes her phone # for any questions. What should the girl do if the camp is several months away. (obviously respond and thank her and say Ill be there) Im talking about a...
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    Sorry bats

    Im really getting sick of these piece of crap composite bats. At least Easton. Is there any that are more durable? DD is a 16 yo very strong hitter and college prospect. My DD has 4, and has worn them all out very quickly. The lastest one in about only one month. She hits ~75 balls probably...
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    Overhand throwing speed

    I would like some thoughts. I had my DD clocked yesterday on about 10 throws, mostly 62-63mph, range was 61-64. I have always known she had a pretty strong arm, but never thought it was anything special. Dont often get to use it fully unless in OF too. Her throws in IF are usually a bit...
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    ballerina hitters

    One problem I have noticed with a some girls taught rotational -style, is that they have been taught a step by step approach to hitting, with emphasis on getting the hips around to lead the way. They spin quickly, but in doing so may actually raise up on toes instead of driving into front...
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    pitching machine - use baseballs or softballs?

    opinions solicited.. If you had a jugs combination machine in your backyard cage, which you used for DD to practice recognizing and hitting curves, screwballs, riseballs, drops, etc. Would you throw softballs for practice with it, or the smaller baseballs?
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    Anyone (else) here playing Co? Fireworks/Sparkler?

    Just wondering if any here will be there. Getting close, looking forward to good competition. (and a week off of work!)

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