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  1. Coach Fastpitch

    NECC Running 2-day Catching Camp in Kansas City, KS Area: Jan. 11-12, 2014

    KC is just a short plane ride away:). Come enjoy some BBQ, and some Midwestern hospitality.
  2. Coach Fastpitch

    NECC Running 2-day Catching Camp in Kansas City, KS Area: Jan. 11-12, 2014

    Looking forward to it!!!! My daughter is EXCITED!!!!
  3. Coach Fastpitch

    Extension after contact

    Try some slow motion swings to air, no tee. Sometimes you have to set it to a count or tempo to make sure the player goes slow to build muscle memory. You can stop at different points in the swing and fix whatever is incorrect (for example are the kids rolling wrists immediately after the...
  4. Coach Fastpitch

    So, how much do you pay for DD's TB uniforms?

    2 pair pants, 2 jerseys, 2 belts, 2 pair socks $165. Pullover $42 (a must have in our climate, has number on back) Helmet $40 Bag $65 We use our unis, helmets and bags for at least 2 seasons. Yes we look good, and we have durable gear that lasts. We tried cheap at 10s and had to replace next...
  5. Coach Fastpitch

    Noob question for coaches

    As a coach of an A level team, I have open practices for the most part. That means kids not on my team can come to our practice provided I know in advance of their attendance. I do this for a few reasons that are obvious. But the biggest is I turn down probably 20 kids a year that tryout for our...
  6. Coach Fastpitch

    Glove Question

    Agree on the hq4sports and I am not affiliated either.
  7. Coach Fastpitch

    New Vinci catchers mitt

    The key comment is sweat equity. It took a while to get dds broke in. Dd and I spent many an hour working on the glove with a softball and a softball hammer (not sure of correct name, just a softball shaped piece of wood with a handle) pounding the glove. But it is a great glove now. We have...
  8. Coach Fastpitch

    Catching drills needed

    Yes, you catch "around" the ball
  9. Coach Fastpitch

    softball helmet

    We bought new ripits as an org this year and over half the helmets had ear padding fall out. We are going to have to buy new again due to poor quality by ripits. So I am interested in this answer too.
  10. Coach Fastpitch

    Over-Training vs. Proper Rest

    We have team/org rules for time off. We are an A level travel team. Not saying we are perfect or even right, just what we do based on what our org has learned based on independent research and our coaches personal experiences. We schedule time off as follows: 3 months a year broken out as...
  11. Coach Fastpitch

    My daughters new Vinci

    As I have posted many times on here and other places, my daughter LOVES her Vinci catchers mitt!!! Great gloves and mitts. They do a great job putting them together and using quality materials so I know hers will last and protect her hand. Looks like a beautiful glove!
  12. Coach Fastpitch

    Need a little advice, please

    Some points, this is the advice I give every parent and player that tried out for me: 1. Not all open spots are filled at tryouts or in August on TB teams. Be patient, don't panic, and your daughter will be rewarded. Many teams keep a slot open (only carry 10 or 11) with August because there...
  13. Coach Fastpitch

    Catching drills needed

    A - thumb pointing at 12 B - thumb pointing at 3 C - thumb points at 6
  14. Coach Fastpitch

    Legal to play multiple teams

    She can only roster 1 team. She can only guest at her rostered age group and at her level (a, b,c) or above.
  15. Coach Fastpitch

    most durable catchers bag (doesn't matter the cost)

    Dd is a catcher and absolutely abuses her boombah brute and it is going on 200 games over the last 2 years. It is a durable bag.
  16. Coach Fastpitch

    Parent turning Coach

    Good luck!!! It will be frustrating and sometimes heartbreaking. Just remember who is most important and why they are most important and it will work out eventually:). You have a great start. This is a great journey to be on, enjoy the smallest success along the way.
  17. Coach Fastpitch

    Parent turning Coach

    I love this picture!!!!!! We had a team this year from Ok, playing 12A. None of them had matching or even coordinated uniforms. Some had shorts on, some had grey t-shirts, some had white t-shirts, no one had matching socks, they all looked like they had just rolled out of bed to play ball...
  18. Coach Fastpitch

    Coach turning Parent

    Sit far away from the dugout, have someone nearby that you trust so you can vent when needed, and always look calm, cool, and collected:) I actually enjoy watching my dd more than I ever did coaching her.
  19. Coach Fastpitch

    Parent turning Coach

    Just a quick practice thought, be creative. You don't need a ball field to practice softball. Got 45 ft x 10 ft patch of grass or dirt? Your pitchers can throw and you can work catcher drills. Got a paved parking lot at the local school? You can roll grounders or throw pop flies (all kinds...
  20. Coach Fastpitch

    Vinci RCV125 or Nokona

    Daughter uses a Nokona infielders glove and a Vinci catchers mitt. Both are well made and durable. Both take time to break in. IMHO, both are quality products. The Nokona is a heavier glove to the Vinci infielders glove, so make sure she is comfortable with the weight. My daughter went through...

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