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    Fielder's glove recommendations

    Well, it's that time again. Three years since my last fielder's glove purchase and I wanted to get some new and improved input. FYI, DD is a high school junior. While catching is her first position (and probably only position in high school), she will be asked to be a utility player in summer...
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    WCWS Bracket Pools?

    I see that people have run WCWS pools informally on this site before, but my questions are: 1. Are they popular? I'm not talking about March Madness popular, but do you run one (or know anyone that runs one)? 2. It seems to me this could be a nice fundraiser idea for travel clubs. I know a few...
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    Demarini CF8 31/21 - WTS

    Update: Sold! Thanks everyone. ******************************** I have a CF8 31/21 that has about 150 swings on it. My DD grew about 4 inches last year and has outgrown it. Note: This is a No Return model so it no longer has a Demarini warranty, but still has plenty of pop. If you are...
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    Leg guard fit question

    Should the knee cup stay in the same position over the knee all the time and should the knee always be "centered" in the knee cup? As my DD has caught for 5 years, I should know the answer to this question ... so i feel a little dumb ... DD grew about 4 inches last year and has outgrown her...
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    "True Spirt of Girls Softball"

    The title is how Marc D. described this video from the Quebec Rebelles Invitational last week. I was lucky enough to have my daughter playing in the tournament AND be a part of this video. It was a great tournament and the Port Perry Angels Crosby team was very classy and a super nice group of...
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    Bustos DVD

    I've heard good things about the 3 DVD "Embrace the Freak" set. I wanted to buy it and it appears the ruthlesssportstraining.com website is the only place to get it. However, I can't check out on the site because it isn't calculating my shipping. I've tried several emails to them and also tried...
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    Umps calling strikes

    (This might not be the appropriate forum, so moderators, feel free to move it if necessary. I just see a lot of umps in here) I've been watching a lot more college games this year and have noticed a trend that has made it's way into travel ball locally. I'm trying to figure out if this is what...
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    Catching DVD

    I was wondering if anyone owns (or has watched) the Xan Barksdale Catching-101 DVD? It appears to be specifically a baseball catching DVD, but I thought it looked pretty comprehensive. And, in an attempt to prevent this thread from going where I think it will end up ... I own a copy of the...
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    Front toss drill opinion

    Saw this posted by SoftballLife on Facebook. This is the first time I've seen this approach. Any opinions on this drill? Coach explaining drill: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=642468172532957&theater Player trying drill: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=642469019199539&theater Thanks!
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    Base running drill ... help finding video

    I'm looking for a video I saw of a base running drill that I found a while back. Of course, I didn't bookmark it. :mad: I'll try to describe the drill the best I can ... It took place indoors and I think it was a college team. They had a live pitcher and catcher. One base runner was on first...
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    New catcher's mitt decision

    Following on the heels of my 'New Fielders Glove' thread (way too closely on the heels for my wallet), here are the unboxing pics of DD's choices. Reminder, my DD is 13 playing her last year of middle school ball and playing 14u travel ball. This is to replace her Mizuno GXS92 due to faster...
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    New Fielders Glove

    Time for a new fielders glove for 14U DD (and a new catcher's mitt, but that's for another day). Her Easton Synergy SYN125FP is getting floppy and I figured I'd splurge for a longer term glove. Ordered three 12.5" gloves online and will return the two that aren't for her: Nokona Buckaroo...
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    "Connector" Devices

    My DD has been struggling with "turning the triangle" to the pitcher ... or, I should say, I've been struggling to explain it well and get her to feel it. I've seen a few homemade "connector" devices in older threads by StraightLeg and BoardMember as well as the device in this video: I...
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    Tanner Tee question

    I noticed on their website that the Tanner Tee is available with the regular base or the "big base". It's only 5 dollars more for the big base. For those of you that have the regular base, would the larger base be preferable? Thanks everyone.
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    Mitt padding suggestions

    I did a search, but couldn't find a comprehensive thread on this subject. If there is one, please point me in the right direction ... DD is 12yo and catches for a 12U TB team. The pitchers mostly top out around 47-48 mph. One of the coaches (who she hopes will be her middle school coach this...
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    Catching Gear Brands & Models

    This may be more appropriate for the Equipment forum, but since I'm sort of piggybacking on the Catching Gear Advice post, here goes ... For those of you that have purchased catching gear for your DD in the past few years: - Which equipment did you get (mask, chest protector, leg guards...
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    "Runners On" stance

    So, DD (12 yo) had her first TB practice yesterday. She's the youngest and by FAR the smallest on the team, so she was a bit intimidated. Her coach wants her to be in her Runners On stance all the time. She has always been taught two stances and we try to stick as closely to the NECC methods as...
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    Help with DD Swing (Tee)

    I'm a little hesitant to post this on here, but I am curious enough to ask for some feedback. I'll preface the video by saying that I know she didn't really get in a "ready" position to start ... but please give me your thoughts on what we should work on. (I'll probably be showing her the...
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    Players don't want to pitch

    I'm managing an 11-12 yo rec team this year. Due to weak pitching overall at this level in town, we have one strong pitcher and that's it! (Probably not all that uncommon) However, we have a bunch of great athletes on the team ... girls that play travel basketball and soccer and play rec...
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    Throwing feedback

    Hi everyone, Not sure if this forum is the correct place for this, but here goes ... I wanted to get some feedback on my DD's throws. A little information on her, first. She's 11, but I'd call her a "young" eleven ... and quite small at 4'9" and 75 pounds. She's played since she was 8 and made...

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