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  1. parttimecatcher

    Is She Missing the Whip?

    DD recently had a Video analysis done by her PC. One thing I notice(d) is the spin lately on the FB has some side spin 11 to 5 or 10 to 4 from the catchers POV. I remember from the IR in the classroom thread is BM saying it is better to have 1 to 7 rotation so that they are not missing the whip...
  2. parttimecatcher

    correcting bad throwing form

    Im an AC for our local HS team and have come across a common issue with the throwing mechanics of several of our players. Basically what they are doing is bringing the ball from the glove straight back getting the elbow to shoulder height with hand and fingers up (like the L drill) and then just...
  3. parttimecatcher

    Does anyone remember a coaches post about how much sacrifice coaches make?

    I remember a post from a while back that I am unable to find. It was from a coach who wrote about how when he picked up kids for practice the lawn was all manicured and his lawn barely gets mowed every two weeks or so. Or the inches of diamond clay in his trunk and the parents show up in an...
  4. parttimecatcher

    13 YO DD throwing FB, Drop, CU, and Rise looking for Input

    This is the first time I have posted video of DD pitching. She has been working at it for the last 2 and a half years. She's worked with 3 PCs during that time, all of whom are IR coaches while not actually focusing on it. She cruises low 50's and can get it up around 55 Right now she is...
  5. parttimecatcher

    Anyone familiar with the All-Star Sports Vela Gloves

    I just came across this glove and it looks like an interesting design. From what I read the fingers are all positioned more towards the pinky allowing for a bigger pocket. Just wondering if anyone has seen or used them before shelling out some more dough. Heres a link to the All-Star site where...
  6. parttimecatcher

    applying riseball spin

    Question for the PCs or pitchers out there. When throwing a rise do you attempt to cut under the ball with the fingers and let the ball roll off with backspin or do you actually try to spin the ball with the fingers. The reason I ask is that DD's PC focuses on spinning the ball with the fingers...
  7. parttimecatcher

    Proud Dad weekend at NSA state tourney (Brag Coming)

    I know I enjoy all the success stories I read on the forums and I finally have a good one to share. Last weekend DD's team attended the State NSA tourney. DD pitched 25 innings in total and the only game she pitched in where her team lost was in the championship game. In that game she threw 2...
  8. parttimecatcher

    Obstruction on F5 when she was in foul territory even with the bag

    Heres the situation from this past weekend. Score is 3-3 in the bottom of the 7th with runners on 1st and 2nd. Girl hits a bloop to right field. R1 runs through 3rd base and into F5 who was standing about 4-5 feet in foul territory even with the bag. R1 runs into F5 and proceeds to home where...
  9. parttimecatcher

    1st Tourney of the year and its looking good so far (Warning Bragging to follow)

    DD and the team she belongs to (12U) just finished their first tourney yesterday. They finished second losing in the championship game to a very good team 3-1. DD pitched 3 complete games and 2 innings of relief. Her team won all 3 of her starts and she looked pretty good in each outing. I dont...
  10. parttimecatcher

    What to tell a pitcher when blue has a shoe box size zone

    Last game DD pitched in HP ump was really squeezing, I was behind the backstop and clearly watched 3 drops at the knees, a change up at the bottom of the letters and numerous pitches on the corners called balls. So the adjustment DD made was to trow them more down the middle closer to belt high...
  11. parttimecatcher

    2 kids 1 injured Im AC for injured kids team What to do?

    Im the AC of my DS's U11 baseball team. He has basically been shut down for the remainder of the season due to injury. My DD's team starts league play tonight and first tourney this weekend. DS's team also has a game tonight and tourney this weekend. I will be with DS at all his games. My...
  12. parttimecatcher

    Icing Procedure

    My question is when to ice and for how long. Specifically in a tourney scenario where DD might pitch game 1 on Saturday and game 3 on Saturday. Do you just have her Ice after both games are over or in between. Then how long do you usually ice for? Thanks PTC
  13. parttimecatcher

    Finding Balance

    Just curious to hear how all of you find that balance between softball, school and letting DD be a kid. Heres my struggle in a nutshell, 12 YO DD has been playing travel ball for the last 3 years, she is a phenomenal student (straight As) and very good violinist, not the most athletic kid on...
  14. parttimecatcher

    Recent Experience with Batterz Box in Libertyville IL

    Just wanted to pass along a story and recommend a honorable Softball/baseball vendor. Heres the story: 2 nights ago while on facebook I saw a post about The Batterz Box Retail baseball/softball equipment reseller was launching a webstore. So I followed the link to the website and browsed the...
  15. parttimecatcher

    When instructing to throw the Barrel is follow through a no Teach?

    Question for you swing doctors. When I attempt to throw the barrel I seem to lose the feeling of hitting through the ball or extension. Is extension a no teach or I am I missing something. Also can someone explain turning the barrel to me. When I read the threads with accompanying video I dont...
  16. parttimecatcher

    Looking for Drill(s) to help stay on Power line

    Hi all looking for some help to get my DD from stepping off power line with stride foot. Dont have video but here is what it looks like is going on to me. She gets a decent push which is directed toward plate but landing foot is coming down prob 6-8 inches left of center(RHP). This is causing...
  17. parttimecatcher

    Struggling with Change Up with I/R Mechanics

    My 11 yr old DD has been pitching for almost a year and has naturally gravitated to having good I/R in her delivery. Her location is good with the fastball but she struggles to throw any type of change up with accuracy and a big difference in speed than her FB. She has tried the backhand flip...
  18. parttimecatcher

    Help My DD is breaking wrist and bat head drops early in her swing swing

    Hi looking for some help with my DD's swing. Basically when she begins the hands moving forward, the bat head drops below her hands and her wrists break. Im looking for a drill or something to help. Thanks Part Time Catcher

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