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    Batter and runners think it’s ball 4

    @marriard Love to see coaches shoot themselves in the foot s blatantly 😂. And I would guess the only real issue would arise if the batter interfered with the catchers throw when crossing in front of the plate.
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    Batter and runners think it’s ball 4

    I knew there wasn’t an issue when just 1 player didn’t know the count. Either the runner advances or the batter runs out of the box but this was a first where everyone was somehow on the same page and the runners advanced and the batter ran out the box. I guess the defensive coach only has the...
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    Batter and runners think it’s ball 4

    Most definitely bush league if it’s a practiced play. Always telling the girls to never trust the scoreboard. I am just impressed all 3 girls were on the same page.
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    Batter and runners think it’s ball 4

    This is what I assumed. It was most definitely on accident and not coached. So I guess we just lucked out. 🤷‍♂️
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    Batter and runners think it’s ball 4

    NFHS rules 1 out with runners on 1st & 2nd. Count is 2-2 but has been a long at bat with several fouls. At some point the scoreboard operator accidentally puts up a 3rd ball. Next pitch is a ball, the batter and both runners start to advance as if it‘s a walk. The plate ump stops the batter...
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    Helping a player through mental challenges

    This is tough because the methods that work vary with each player. This past year I had a senior that would get in her head after an error and I started making her physically “shake it out.” It didn’t matter if it was on the bench after a K or while in the field. It took a little while for her...
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    Ways to improve as a coach?

    @Gags I don’t remember seeing liability insurance but I could have misssed it, or it’s a ABCA thing. I was happy when I saw the website said print or digital but there was only a digital option when signing up. I get so much more out of physical copies.
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    Ways to improve as a coach?

    Thanks for the reply. Since the beginning I’ve always jotted down drills I hear from fellow coaches or things I see in other teams pre-game routine. I have Google docs on top of Google docs that layout everything from off-season lifting, conditioning, position specific drills, pitch calling...
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    Varsity Awards

    @Cannonball I would have done the exact same thing. Luckily our AD is pretty hands off when it comes to our banquet and awards. We also have specific criteria for getting a letter but even if it isn’t met, we will give it to the girl as long as they showed up, worked hard, and were on the team...
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    Varsity Awards

    Yes, but we have 3 awards to give. I don’t think we will always do O, D and pitcher but that’s the way it’s shaking out this year.
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    Ways to improve as a coach?

    As someone planning to join NFCA. What do you find the most valuable about your membership? How do you get the most out of it?
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    Varsity Awards

    Well we all know they "should have won!" or was there a virtual zoom season I missed out on?!? Let me know when you find that sarcasm font! 😆
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    Varsity Awards

    So incredibly frustrating. I have no problem with a freshman winning awards or starting over a senior. Do I have my favorite players? Sure, we all do, but you can't let that get in the way of recognizing the talent and hardwork of those deserving. Especially when you're dealing with players from...
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    Varsity Awards

    I am on the fence about that. There is a clear cut top offensive player, but then 2 that come to mind for defense. 1 a pitcher and the other OF. That's why I considered doing 1 for each. We could also go with 2 A&S awards and then most improved since that one can be really flexible since it...
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    Varsity Awards

    I am right there with you for all-conference awards. You're saying the team that got mercy ruled 90% of the season has a girl hitting over 0.700? Sure, but I've got my doubts. We also give out varsity letters, and then pins for each additional year on varsity. I am curious how you select your...
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    Varsity Awards

    In theory that doesn't sounds like the worst idea for selecting those awards but requires every coach to provide honest feedback. We just had our district playoff seeding meeting last night and even there, when points are calculated off wins and schedule strength, there were arguments about who...
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    Varsity Awards

    Our HS athletic dept provides us with 4 awards to present at our year end banquet. One is always designated by our conference for citizenship/community service. The other 3 are at the coaches discretion to name and award. The current HC has bounced around the last 2 seasons with these. As AC I...
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    Hey from Pennsylvania

    Well, funny you should say that....
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    Hey from Pennsylvania

    Hey all, I have visited this forum a few times over the past few years and finally decided to create an account. I have been coaching at the HS level for the past 6 years and the MS level the 2 years prior. I will be moving up from varsity assistant and taking over the head varsity position next...

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