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    Batting Lineup question, big bat very slow runner.

    List her every game as your DP even if you are playing her in the field. That way you can run for her with your FLEX at least once per game and twice per game if you really need to get a faster runner on the field. The 2nd time you run for her she is out of the game. Even though she is listed...
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    Defense of Continuation Play with runner on third

    Itsabouttime, Here are four plays I use at the younger age levels. Good Luck! Sean A walk/steal is when the batter reaches 1st base on a walk. The batter takes off to second base with a runner on 3rd base. We will have 4 separate defensive plays to defense this play. Sting...
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    Teaching bunting

    Mike, Length wise I teach about a foot from the front of my right foot to the back of my left foot. I would say my feet (width) are also close to a foot from each other. I like to have the arms bent. I actually think this cushions the ball more than with the arms extended. Most girls will...
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    Teaching bunting

    Coach Boots, Here is how I teach the sac bunt. I like to start players with their right knee on the ground. This helps them see how low they should be. Sacrifice Bunt (For a Right Handed Batter) The object of a sacrifice bunt is to advance a base runner. It may be from 1st to 2nd or...
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    pick offs

    Mike, We use all of the infielders on pick-offs. However if I want a middle infielder to cover a pick-off we usually do a pitch-out. If we are covering with a corner we do it on the pitch. I think it is good to mix it up. Thanks, Sean
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    cutoff situation runner at 2nd

    CTFASTPITCH, I agree there is some value in having the 1B back up in that scenario. In a perfect world on a hit to left you would have 3B cover 3rd, SS cover 2nd and 2B cover 1B. The play I was talking about is when the runner has either scored or stopped at 3B. If that runner gets into a...
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    positional qualities...

    absdad, I guess I am getting caught up on the word complicated. To me it means confusing. 2B is a lot more confusing than 1B. I would agree that 1B could be considered difficult in catcing some of the balls but I think 2B is more complicated. 1B it's pretty much catch the ball and put your...
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    cutoff situation runner at 2nd

    CTFASTPITCH, I like having the 1B stay and cover 1st base. That way if the girl that just singled rounds 1B too far we can pick her with a Cut 1 call from the catcher. I also prefer my cutoff to be very close to home (15-20 feet). 1B would have to move a long ways to be in position on a base...
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    cutoff situation runner at 2nd

    I personally always use the pitcher (as long as she is somewhat athletic). She is always within 10 feet of perfect cutoff position. Then you can keep all of your infielders at their respective bases. The downside is we don't have anyone backing up the plate. But what I have found is the...
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    positional qualities...

    Sluggers, Send me your 3B that can field balls going up the middle! You don't even need a shortstop! JK I agree with most everything that you said but I am wondering why you think 1B is such a complicated position to play? Here is my take... LF- Weakest arm in outfield, good at judging...
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    Post Game Meeting Tips?

    I always say something before and after each game. If the game goes well and we win I try to use it as a time to talk about something that we can improve on. They are usually happy and will listen more to constructive critisism. If we lose the game I may touch briefly on some of the things...
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    Any analysis on #14's swing

    Mark H, Nice clip. Gomez's stride foot seems to go pretty high but I do like the way she lands. It does seem like a nice soft landing. I also like how she gets her stride foot down early with toe touch and then heel plant. One thing I have noticed with a lot of hitters is they don't seem to...
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    Any analysis on #14's swing

    #14's dad, It looks like her stride foot went too high in the air and came down pretty hard. I like the stride out like your striding on this ICE approach. To me the length of the stride is perfect but try to have her stride like she is striding on thin ice. I hope this helps. Sean
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    Coaching Question... In Front or Behind the Batter???

    This depends on the position of the batter in the batter's box. If she is even with the plate or up in the box I am going to drop my right foot behind my left foot and crossover like coach dorsey. If they are in back of the box I am going to step forward plant on my right foot and fire to 3rd...
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    Coaching Controversy

    I think live hitting is good with your pitchers. But have them pitch as if they were in a game. Never tell them to groove it in there. Also with any coach or older player that "IS GROOVING IT IN THERE" make sure they are pitching behind a net for any team 14U or over. Sean Hall
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    coaches - what are your fave...

    Infield Drills Five Ball Pre-Game Drill Corner Infielders (1B, 3B) stand about 30 feet from coach. Middle Infielders are about 60 feet. Player #1 takes a grounder right to them, then a back hand, then a glove hand, then a slow roller and then player runs around hitter into outfield grass for...
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    Changing Attitudes

    Taztori Coach, Sometimes when the chips are down that is when the finger pointing starts. That is the worst thing that could possibly happen. Players need to realize that everyone is part of the team win or lose. When the team is struggling the most that is when I want each player to "Look...
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    Go to 2nd on a walk

    EJL, Hey, if this is a play that has worked for you then keep using it! I do agree with a lot of the posters that say it doesn't work as often at the higher levels. However, if I were you I would keep using it until someone stops it. I would NEVER use this play with nobody out. It is too...
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    My Favorite Play "Vegas"

    I wanted to share my favorite play that I haven't really seen other teams run. I call the play "Vegas". As you can probably guess by the name of the play it is a gamble. I like to be aggressive on the bases. I have run this play at the High School, 18A, 16U and 14U levels. This is a play if...
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    Situation: What would you do?

    Mr. Charlie and NY Lady Cobras have this one figured out perfectly. Offensivley- I would try to steal if I had a fast runner and probably not on the 1st pitch. I might do a fake drag bunt but definatley not a fake sac bunt that would tip off the steal. I would make sure the runner on 3rd...

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