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    Runner on 1st base, GB to the 2B

    Situation: A runner on 1st base (R1) & a hard hit GB fielded by the 2B. R1 retreats back to 1st base for whatever reason. 2B throws to 1st base. The 1B gets the BR out then tags R1. I presume R1 is safe because the BR was call out before the tag?
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    Former player and special person died in crash

    Janiva Willis was a former player of mine before she went on to play college ball. It feels just like yesterday that, at the end of every team practice she would ask me to work with her on various softball skills. Totally committed to continually improve her skills as she was committed to...
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    Cindy Bristow clinics - Pitching Mechanics?

    Would someone know what Cindy Bristow teaches as far as pitching mechanics and what she might put emphases on?
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    Florida in March and early April. Where to go for softball?

    I'll be in Florida in March and early April. Any suggestions/recommendations regarding tournaments or games to go watch within 2hrs or so from the Orlando area?
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    Is replanting or skipping now legal in my part of the world?

    Is replanting now legal as long as the pivot foot stays in contact with the ground? According to our rule book as of 2015: Rule 1. DEFINITIONS Sec. 18 CROW HOP The act of the pitcher stepping or leaping off the pitching rubber and then pushing off again from a second starting point. Sec. 56...
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    Tournaments in the Kissimmee/Orlando & Clearwater areas in March?

    I will be in the Kissimmee/Orlando and Clearwater areas in March. Anyone have any info on tournaments either at the College level or High School level being played during that time frame? Also what major colleges have softball programs within a couple of hours of these areas? Thanks in advanced.
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    Looking for 14u tournament(s) in Maine, NH or Boston area

    14u Eastern Canadian team looking to play in a tournament in Maine NH or Boston area in July. Would appreciate any info. Thanks.
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    Male and female pitching speeds.

    How much faster (%) would you expect elite male pitchers to throw compared to their female counterparts (game speed)? Reason(s) for expecting a particular percentage difference? Just wondering if the difference should be more or less than what it actually is and examine why.
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    Letting over-aged players compete at National Qualifiers

    The president of our Association wants to hold National Qualifiers one year ahead of time in order to give qualifying teams more time to raise money to attend Nationals. Example: playing a NQ in 2011 for a 2012 Nationals. This president insists that "last year players" in 2011 should be able to...
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    BATA 2 Throwing Machine

    Can anyone provide any feedback at all on this throwing machine including built quality as well as effectiveness for drills for fly balls and ground balls?
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    BATA 2 pitching machine?

    Can anyone provide any feedback at all on this pitching machine with regards to quality built as well as effectiveness for drills for fly balls and ground balls?
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    Bat on deltoid drill?

    Whether this is the correct term or not, can someone explain what this drill is? Effectiveness or non-effectiveness? Similar drills?
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    Ted Williams on Power Hand

    "Ideally, for maximum power and efficiency" a right handed thrower is better batting right handed and a lefty batting left handed. Comments? Logic? Examples?
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    Pivot & Stride leg contribution to forward momentum?

    What percent of the total contribution from the legs to forward momentum would you attribute to each leg?
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    Good online sporting goods stores?

    Any recommendations regarding online sporting goods stores?
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    Replanting, advantage to the pitcher?

    Replanting seems to be present among some of the top college pitchers as well as world class international pitchers. Has anyone actually made an objective study to evaluate a potential advantage that might exist for the pitcher? Speed and control can be measured objectively up to a certain...
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    Rise or optical illusion?

    YouTube - Cat Woman For those who have not seen this clip, look carefully from the 19 sec mark!
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    Popular bat length for 18u

    What bat length do most girls tend to use at the 18u age group?
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    Best instructional videos or books?

    In your opinion, what are some of the most highly regarded instructional videos or books on developing defensive skills whether it be for baseball or softball?
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    College World Series?

    What is the procedure for other countries to compete in these "World" championships?

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