Search results
Welcome to Discuss Fastpitch
Your FREE Account is waiting to the Best Softball Community on the Web.
-
Best softball story
For me it was how I got into coaching. I was at my daughters first game at 10U. I had no idea that I would ever coach. The assistant coach did not show up (I think he was out of town). Head coach asked for someone to help set up the bases and prep the field. He then asked if anyone could...- Pizmaster
- Post #59
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
NICKNAMES everyones NICKNAME
Yeah...EVERY player I coach gets one. It can be a play on their name or something they do that is a point of reference. Usually they are on the team for a few weeks before I find the "right" name. The girls love it and so do the parents.- Pizmaster
- Post #31
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
NICKNAMES everyones NICKNAME
I am the king of nicknames! Many of the girls that I have coached since they were 10 or 11 are now off to college. Typically it takes a year to find the right nickname. We've got... Cornbread (my daughter) Marsha Brady Socks Bubbles Gabby Happy Tinkles Special Hooooski TL M.C. Mc Dreamie M...- Pizmaster
- Post #20
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
Pitching instructor won’t allow dd coach to attend lesson
If the pitching instructor has the qualifications (references and experience) then let him/her do their job. Often time travel ball coaches have an ego (I am one but hopefully no ego:). The pitching coach is a specialist in PITCHING. One thing to remember, your travel ball coach may only be...- Pizmaster
- Post #68
- Forum: Softball Pitching
-
Bat Deal Questions
Personally, I find sites that offer last years model or end of model year at a significant savings. Many buy the hype that they need the latest and greatest. If status is important (i.e. I just got my daughter the new Ghost) then these deals might not be for you. In my opinion, the technology...- Pizmaster
- Post #53
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
-
Playing Time and Parent Problems
Our rec league is somewhat competitive as these girls have been playing since age 6 or so. It allows for a lower cost (financially and time) and commitment. Once the girls reached 12UA, playing time was given to those who came to practice, were a good teammate, higher skills and in positions...- Pizmaster
- Post #76
- Forum: Coaching Softball
-
18U rec.
Reviving this post because I believe it is important IMO... Our rec league expanded to 18U this year for the first time. We have about 20 girls from our small high school that play. While it is relaxed, there area majority of the girls who are skilled players. Several play travel ball as...- Pizmaster
- Post #3
- Forum: Coaching Softball
-
Umpire question - Generally speaking
Who typically makes the call. Twice now we have had a girl called out of the box while slapping. She had just learned to slap and laid down a nice one but the home plate umpire called her out of the box. I noticed it was the second pitch and I thought he was "looking to make that call". I...- Pizmaster
- Thread
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
Tournament Class A, B or C, etc?
Thanks. I will look for local C level tourneys. It's not so much the losing but the fact that we are getting clobbered. Looking back at my notes it appears that we entered an A level tourney - lesson learned. On a positive note, the girls did get to see how the really good players play and I...- Pizmaster
- Post #3
- Forum: Softball Tournaments Ratings
-
Tournament Class A, B or C, etc?
I am involved with a rec league. Our league has no superstars. We entered our first tournament last year and got clobbered. While our girls had fun, we were no competition for any of the teams we played. So, I am wondering if someone could point out what class we should be entering. This is...- Pizmaster
- Thread
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Softball Tournaments Ratings
-
A Team or B Team - ruling on where to play?
Our league is 1+ weeks into the season. Within our county, most teams are fielding more than 1 team. However, there is one school/area that is only fielding 1 team. Is there an official ASA rule or other that states whether this team should be following an A or B schedule. Perhaps this...- Pizmaster
- Thread
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
Did I make the right call?
The runner is indeed out. No question there if the fielder had complete control of the ball upon making the tag and the tag was not what caused the ball to come loose. Pretty much the same applies for the call at home plate as long as the collision does not cause the ball to come loose...- Pizmaster
- Post #7
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
-
Emergency bat needed and I have no clue!
Okay guys - I did it! I broke down and bought the Demarini CF4 ST Fastpitch Bat for $199.00 I went with the 32/22 as she has been using the 31/21 for over a year. If she can't handle it yet, the team does have a 31/21 that she says is okay. As far as the coach instructing to hit ground...- Pizmaster
- Post #30
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
Emergency bat needed and I have no clue!
Okay... Narrowed it down to these two. Sale! Buy Demarini CF4 ST Fastpitch Bat WTDXCFP-11 -10oz 2011 REVIEWS: FREE SHIPPING Drop Drop-10 inch/oz Length/Weight 31/21 inch/oz 32/22 inch/oz Sale! Buy Demarini CF4 ST "Insane Edition" Fastpitch Bat WTDXCFI-11 -10oz 2011 REVIEWS: FREE SHIPPING Drop...- Pizmaster
- Post #25
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
Emergency bat needed and I have no clue!
Whoops - one more that is a tad cheaper. How do they compare with the more expensive ones? Easton SCR1B CV12 -10 Fastpitch Bat 2010- Pizmaster
- Post #13
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
Emergency bat needed and I have no clue!
Okay, long story. But my daughter is at her friends house. I did not know this but he is the head coach of the high school varsity team and has been so for 14 years. He has 4 daughters that have already graduated of which 3 went on to college ball. His 5th is my daughters friend who will be...- Pizmaster
- Post #12
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
Emergency bat needed and I have no clue!
Thanks for the quick replies and great advice. Times are a little tough right now for me. I have put aside some money for a new bat for her but the most I can spend is about $125.00 maybe $150.00 tops. The advice is great and I now understand that a 32 (-10) sounds like the way to go. I am...- Pizmaster
- Post #8
- Forum: Softball Discussions
-
Emergency bat needed and I have no clue!
My daughter was just invited to play in a 16U tourney next weekend. Last night at practice her bat cracked - it was a 31/21. It was an older bat and she is due for a new one anyway. My problem is trying to figure out what to get her. She is 14 years, 5'3" and 108 pounds. She is not that...- Pizmaster
- Thread
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Softball Discussions
