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  1. Izzy's Dad

    Running a tryout

    This will be my 2nd year coaching 16U, I was assistant coach for 2 years in 14U, and HC 1 year in 12U. This will be my first time holding tryouts. I'm sure there have been a lot of posts on here about running a tryout. Do I use the same drills that we use in practice? Do I seperate position...
  2. Izzy's Dad

    Dealing with team after a horrible day of playing

    What is the best way to get the point across that the way the team played is un-acceptable? I coach a team of 16U (13-16 years old) girls that are probably the best team I've ever been around. These girls love the game, cause no drama, and are good athletes. We play mostly 18U tournaments, and...
  3. Izzy's Dad

    Subs in the batting lineup (USSSA FP)

    That is a very good point. Maybe I should re-think batting all 11 :)
  4. Izzy's Dad

    Subs in the batting lineup (USSSA FP)

    So, can an EH be subbed in on defense as well?
  5. Izzy's Dad

    Subs in the batting lineup (USSSA FP)

    In U-Trip I can bat 11. Can I bat my 2 subs anywhere in the lineup? Or do they have to bat 10 and 11?
  6. Izzy's Dad

    Travel Ball Costs............

    How are you doing that? I might have to do the same (since I am head coach this year)
  7. Izzy's Dad

    Travel Ball Costs............

    16U is more expensive. DD is in 1st year 16U, but this is her 2nd year playing in this age. There is a big difference in costs.
  8. Izzy's Dad

    Travel Ball Costs............

    The thread started by GOINGDEEP prompted me to start his thread. This year, I have decided to track what we spend on travel ball. When I say track, I mean tracking every last penny spent on it. Lessons, team fees, fuel, everything, - down to the last sunflower seed. So far, for January, I have...
  9. Izzy's Dad

    I will never complain about TB costs again.

    If you throw 95 mph as a junior in high school, your arm will be toast by the time you make it to the majors.
  10. Izzy's Dad

    Where do I put my slappers?

    I have 2 slappers (who can also hit for power), and have 2 more power hitters. I have a girl trying out tomorrow night that is a good slapper and can hit for power as well (I was told this by her HS coach). So, do I go 1,2,9? 1,6,9? I also have an excellent bunter, but not the fastest. What...
  11. Izzy's Dad

    JV Softball

    We play fall HS ball. DD pitched JV as a freshman this year. She has a sophmore, and 2 juniors ahead of her for this fall. The senior will graduate. DD took away half of sophmores pitching time. DD plays for 1 of the top 2 HS's in the district. Every game goes back and forth on the wins and...
  12. Izzy's Dad

    Total Control Balls

    Used the TC balls last night for the first time. The girls loved them. I actually changed up our routine, so they would to tee work, the sof-toss (from the side) then TC balls, then batting cage. The girls help with the stations, and when I yell rotate, one girl leaves, one girl takes the...
  13. Izzy's Dad

    Pitch Location

    Good question. My DD went through the same thing last year (14 yoa at the time). We got her coach and pitching coach to convince her to throw more balls, based on the count. Even had her walk one batter an inning in pool play. Seemed to work.
  14. Izzy's Dad

    Total Control Balls

    That sounds like a good idea. What age group are you talking? We are 16U, and I have some very hard hitters.
  15. Izzy's Dad

    Total Control Balls

    Don't know if this is in the right section or not. But, has anyone used TC Balls for team practice? I ordered the half dozen pack yesterday, they should be here tomorrow. And batting practice is Thursday. We have 3 lanes, one with pitching machine, one for tee work, and one for sof-toss. Any...
  16. Izzy's Dad

    Doug Gillis in Indy

    Don't have any of Doug's dvd's. Might come home with some though ;)
  17. Izzy's Dad

    Doug Gillis in Indy

    DD and I are heading to Mizzou this weekend for his velocity development pitching clinic. I'll let you know how it goes.
  18. Izzy's Dad

    Correcting a hitch in the arm circle

    Please explain using a pool noodle - Thanks
  19. Izzy's Dad

    Correcting a hitch in the arm circle

    I can't really get a video, so I'll explain as best I can. When DD starts the pitch, she brings her arm down and behind like all pitchers. Then when she is supposed to start her forward motion, instead of bringing her arm/hand forward, she brings is out (towards 3rd base) and then forward. This...
  20. Izzy's Dad

    Developing young pitchers

    Definitely bring in a pitching instructor. After 4 years with my daughter, and I couldn't even begin to tell/teach someone how to pitch. I can tell what dd is doing wrong or right, and what she needs to do to correct it or build upon it, but that's as far as I can take it.

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