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  1. Softball scholar

    Better than Model hitter thread- Batting practice of two of the best hitters ever

    I saw this article and thought of the model hitter thread, and it shows how far we've come in hitting technology. Anyway, I guess we really didn't have much footage of some of the famous ball players like Ruth and Gehrig, so its very interesting. I guess they do some things right, but do a...
  2. Softball scholar

    Is there a baseball equivalent to this site???

    Nope, softball is cooler than baseball.
  3. Softball scholar

    D1 College Coaching Merry-Go-Round

    Sluggers, I put some data that's updated in 2011 (see below). But I would say there's 60 to 70 schools that are profitable in football. Note these are mostly the schools in the power 5 conferences and maybe Notre Dame. Keep in mind the BIG 10 network distribution was $51million to each...
  4. Softball scholar

    D1 College Coaching Merry-Go-Round

    I would say that the coaches name and his/her reputation on the street mean something. If you pull the old bait and switch-a-roo, a few times word would get around to travel coaches and even recruits. That would be counter productive and you're not going to get the commits. I have heard...
  5. Softball scholar

    men's fastpitch live on Youtube

    Ill just add another perspective. One of the strategies of a hitter is to recognize the rise and don't swing at it, as most of the time its not called a strike. If the batter has the discipline to lay off of the rise, they get ahead of the count and can choose to wait for a more manageable...
  6. Softball scholar

    D1 College Coaching Merry-Go-Round

    That's good info. The turnover is obviously high. But makes you wonder, what do the verballed players do once the coach leaves?So if you're caught in limbo as in the 50 schools referenced, how often do the new coaches takes the previous coaches committed players? And, how much leverage...
  7. Softball scholar

    “Pitching Drought”

    True, I would add you need patience for the athlete and parent. There will be ups and downs, and sometimes being a pitcher can be brutal on a kid when things arent going well or you're not getting mound time after you put in a big time and money investment. Also, its the glory position...
  8. Softball scholar

    Using Balance Beam

    https://softballpitchingtools.com/pitching-plank/ Here's something out there as a tool to work on balance, (The three piece Tee Pitching Plank). I wouldn't pay $400 for it but it looks wider than a normal plank. It has the felt on it so they don't slide, and is wider so pitchers can get...
  9. Softball scholar

    Using Balance Beam

    You're right, it doesn't have to be a gymnastics balance beam. Our pitching coach has one made of 2x4 boards. So its about 4 inches off the ground, and i'm thinking 6 inches wide. Good point, it can be a board an inch off the ground. If you get one too wide, it will giver her to much...
  10. Softball scholar

    Using Balance Beam

    That's the worry thats in the back of my head. You hit the edge, and you could hurt an ankle.
  11. Softball scholar

    “Pitching Drought”

    I think another problem in softball is that a lot of coaches ride the #1 pitcher way too much. Ive seen teams were team has 3-4 pitchers. But the #1 pitcher gets 75% of the innings. The other girls get discouraged and give up, and the #1 pitcher gets overwork and is susceptible to injuries...
  12. Softball scholar

    Using Balance Beam

    How many pitchers /pitching coaches out there use the balance beam for pitching? In "Balance Beam," I mean a 6 inch wide board with platform elevated off the ground by a few inches. Were using this in our pitching lessons to correct an overstep over the power line, which is one of things my...
  13. Softball scholar

    Is this any of the coach's business?

    Good point, but Bill doesn't coach team. They do have coaches. Wouldn't it be better to have the coach talk to inform the player you will not be retained for the next year.
  14. Softball scholar

    How long is too long for a tryout?

    A tryout that is long to the point of being even over 4 hours that is well planned, organized and gives the player a lot of chances to show skills is actually a good thing. A tryout that is long, but inefficient and un-organized and the girls stand around a lot is bad is a bad thing. I...
  15. Softball scholar

    Is this any of the coach's business?

    I did mean Bill Conroy's Beverly Bandits which his girls aren't professional (not the professional Chicago Bandits) to make clear. I agree with you that you should have the courtesy to say goodby face to face. But they are one of the top teams in the country and they run it like a business...
  16. Softball scholar

    Is this any of the coach's business?

    On a similar note: Ive heard Bill Conroy and Bandits sends out an email/text during the plane flight back from PGF nationals that you're being cut from the team if they've decided to cut you. No face to face, just the cold email during the flight. I understand getting on the plane back is a...
  17. Softball scholar

    Pitching Yips. OMG

    Normally, he would of gave her some more time to work it out. The main factor was she struggled in warm ups and this was a bracket game at a national tournament, and we have depth in pitching. Like I mentioned, DD has pitched big in big games and been Ice. She doesn't pitch scared...
  18. Softball scholar

    Pitching Yips. OMG

    I think you're right on. She's been nails all high school and travel ball season, and you just come to expect she'll continue. She beat five ranked teams in high school this season with the score 1-0 or 2-1. She just did a college visit and has been struggling to get an ACT score where she...
  19. Softball scholar

    Pitching Yips. OMG

    I know its in her head. But getting her over this will not be easy. Im talking to a few sports psychologists today and going to get something going and will make a decision. This is going to be expensive. I think ignoring it and hoping it will go away is the wrong decision. We got some...
  20. Softball scholar

    Pitching Yips. OMG

    I wish it was that simple. Weekend started ok. DD came in relief in the 7th of a close game and threw a couple of walks, was throwing high and not whipping as good. But she found a fix and adjusted. No problem. But something went off in her head and those negative thought demons took...

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