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    Coaching softball--philosophy 101

    I just wish this thread was required reading...:)
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    pick-offs at 1st and 3rd

    DD barely pushes the dirt on the ground beside her leg. Throwing hand (rt) goes to 1B, glove (left) to 3B. It's quick and natural for catchers anyway, half the time I miss the que.
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    Daughter Steps Out

    I corrected mine backwards I guess. She starts with her stride foot close to the outside batters box line to force her to step "into" the ball or towards the pitcher.
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    D1--Who you picking to win it all?

    Florida wins it all.
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    NCAA Poll--March, 2009 D1

    Well Sluggers, I have to eat my words and say you were right. I don't know about CWS champs, but UCLA sure has come back strong. I didn't think Langenfeld could carry the tough load. She has proven that she sure can.
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    College Visit? LOL!

    No biggie. You headed out to the Denton this week for the Sunbelt 'ship?
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    College Visit? LOL!

    That is not true. If this was a home game (on the coach's campus), the coach was free to talk to the sophomore player and parent since it was not during a dead period if the game was after April 10th. Same concept as unofficial visits. Although you didn't break any rules, I don't think I...
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    North Texas v Oklahoma

    We were there too! I was wondering if those 3 early UNT errors were nerves (bobbles at 2B, SS, and P) from playing a nationally ranked team. I did think it was odd for OU to put their #1 pitcher in as a pinch runner so close to the championship tournament. but figured DJ was itching just...
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    rotational vs. combinational approach

    This is THE swing. YouTube - Katie Cochran home run
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    rotational vs. combinational approach

    Um, someone needs to go tell Epstein that isn't Katie Cochran. That is Jackie Vasquez, who graduated last year. Not to take anything away from Vasquez, that is not "the swing".
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    NCAA Poll--March, 2009 D1

    "Oregon and Cal field are probably better than 90% of the teams east of the Mississippi." Did you really just include Oregon? They are the Texas Tech or New Mexico of the Pac. No doubt the Pac is the toughest conference, I agree. But when the SEC wins the CWS this year, you owe me a couple...
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    Should you have catcher's set up?

    I agree with your kids pitching coach to some extent. On horizontal pitches, I like setting up in the middle of the plate, feet wider, and when the pitch is being released, a slight shift of body weight to the appropriate side. It doesn't tip the batter at all and is more likely called a...
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    NCAA Poll--March, 2009 D1

    I completely disagree with your Notes section. Florida is a great team. And a weak SEC? :p The #1 and #2 nationally ranked teams are from the SEC. Throw in the you-never-know Georgia and LSU, who both could upset any top team and add the Vols. Pretty decent conference IMO. UCLA with...
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    Howard Kobota

    cshilt- :D LOL! He pulled mine out a couple of times as an example, so the class could watch her throw . She gets back in line, all proud of herself, and he says: "You see how hard she throws? No good, no good. She's too slow. I could have half the arm and beat her any day because she's so...
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    Howard Kobota

    My daughter and I were discussing her birthday present this year and she said she wanted the "little Asian man to yell at me". I laughed my butt off because I knew exactly what she was talking about. She wants me to fly her to CA for lessons with Howard Kobata. She went to a clinic here...
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    Looking for opinions on hitting nets

    My opinions of the 3 I've owned: Jugs like- portability, ease of use, use on grass or in garage dislike- you have to stand closer to the net (smaller coverage area) and often step on the bottom straps for players with long strides Hurricane like- large net area, straps/tie downs don't hinder...
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    Tips to strengthen arms for hitting and throwing?

    I would love to hear from a MD/biomechanical expert on this issue too. My daughter has an incredibly strong arm for her age, always has, and passed my throwing abilities in my prime by the time she was 12. However, she has very little upper body strength and is often embarrassed at school by...
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    Uppercut Swing

    Sorry to intrude on the debate, but I have a funny story relating to the OP and the uppercut swing. I am huge on mechanics and sometimes have to fight back from "helping" parents/players with their swing. We had a player (big size) on our team that always made good contact, but she is an upper...
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    Fielding Question - the scoop or pull in?

    We have 2 Big XII coaches here that teach opposite each other. One teaches soft hands, the other scoops. In my opinion, it depends on two factors- what age you are teaching and what is the ball/receiver position and speed. Scooping is more advanced.
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    Fundraising...

    I COMPLETELY agree with SnocatzDad, every single bullet point. I hate fundraising. I believe if it benefits the kid, she should work it off and not by asking if you will buy something. We hired 4 middle school football players once for a working party fundraiser, our yard was beautiful.

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