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    Correction of incorrect call

    As I have mentioned in previous posts, the plate umpire who made the original call almost immediately realized and stated that the ball was dropped. After conferring with the base umpire they decided to keep the call as originally stated mainly because they believed the defensive team stopped...
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    Correction of incorrect call

    Interesting points. What I will say is that the plate umpire was very apologetic for making the call of "catch" too quickly not only right after the call was made, but after the game, as well. He knew the ball was not caught, knew the call was at a critical time, and I suspect had some doubts...
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    Correction of incorrect call

    The timeline was that both umpires immediately acknowledged that the 3rd baseman had dropped the ball after the plate umpire made the initial call of "catch". MTR- in my post I said the play cost us a run, not that the call "beat us". However, if that call were not made as it was, the inning...
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    Correction of incorrect call

    In the semi finals of our recent state tournament a call was made that cost us at least 1 run in a game that we lost 10-9, so I would like some help with rules interpretation. Here is the scenario: runner on third with 2 outs, batter hits a line drive that the third baseman attempts to make a...
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    Cleat Suggestions

    My DD had shin splints about 2 years ago which significantly affected her softball playing ability. Since switching to Ringor cleats the problem has completely resolved, and there has been no recurrence.
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    Look back rule in ASA

    When the pitcher receives the ball back from the catcher in ASA softball, is it preferable for her to be in, or out of the pitchers circle when taking the throw given the existence of the look back rule? Why, or why not?
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    Rising Stars Pitchng speeds

    Totally agree- that is exactly the type of thing that I have noticed when using the Pocket Radar.
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    Dropping hands

    One potentially effective way is to use a high tee drill where the tee is set up at armpit height, i.e. the top of the strike zone. Hitting the ball without hitting the tee in this position is very difficult if she drops her hands when she initiates her swing. Good luck.
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    Hodge throwing instruction

    Any suggestions as to where I can find a link, or a site to get more information about the Hodge approach to throwing that has been referenced here?
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    Throwing

    Does anyone have a link, or a suggestion as to where I might find the Hodge throwing drills that have been mentioned?
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    Timing of the stride

    Thanks for all the insightful replies. I was referring to teaching young hitters, and I believe that requires the ability to explain a fairly complex process such as hitting in a way that simplifies things for them. While many of the replies have been fairly sophisticated, they have all been...
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    Timing of the stride

    When training younger hitters, is there any specific advice that you would give them as far as when to stride relative to the pitchers motion? Also, do you give specific suggestions on altering the stride, etc. to help time off speed pitches?
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    Hitting the ball out front

    Thanks for the excellent video and insights. In looking at the video, the other thing that strikes me is how well she "squares up the ball" as her bat is nearly perpendicular to the path of the ball regardless of the pitch location. Any suggestions as far as drills that might help my DD improve...
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    Hitting the ball out front

    Recently I have noticed on video that my daughter is often hitting the ball more than a foot in front of her front foot, which appears to result in an early wrist roll, and less than ideal extension through the ball. How far in front/behind the front foot should contact be made for an inside...
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    Laura a work in progress

    Lots of good information has been posted here, and Laura has the makings of a very good swing. However, it seems to me that her pause at toe touch negates some of the benefits of her weight transfer, and I suspect some of that may be due to her thinking so much about mechanics as she is in the...
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    Leaning too far back on throws to 2nd base

    Thanks for the replies thus far. Steve, I think your explanation of the initial step with the right foot being too long is the likely cause in her case. Other than consciously limiting the size of the initial step with the right foot, are there any specific drills that might be helpful?
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    Leaning too far back on throws to 2nd base

    Her back foot is planted, generally with her instep pointed towards 2nd base; her body is properly turned. It is almost like she is really trying to load up on the throw unnecessarily. However, she continues to lean back despite verbal reinforcement.
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    Leaning too far back on throws to 2nd base

    My DD is a 13 yr. old catcher who has a strong arm and fairly good footwork when throwing to 2nd base. However, she has developed the habit of leaning directly away from 2nd base prior to making the throw which significantly increases her time to release. Also, this raises her front shoulder and...
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    Catcher throwing too hard?

    CCJR, Thanks for your insights. Your point about trying to decrease throwing velocity leading to alterations in throwing mechanics is exactly what is happening now. My DD has begun to drop her elbow and is almost throwing sidearm now since the coaches have made efforts at getting her to slow...
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    Catcher throwing too hard?

    Thanks for the replies thus far. I agree that some of the issue does involve my DD needing to improve on throws that require more touch. My main question relates to the idea of telling girls not to throw too hard in practice and teaching lobbing the ball back to the pitcher.

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