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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)

    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?
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Izzy's Dad

    Taking over head coach position.......

    I have taken over the head coach position on a 1st year 16U TB team. I have taken the best players from 2 teams, and formed 1, mainly because these girls really want to venture out and play more competetive ball. And, their parents are on board with this. One of the things I really want to do...
  9. Izzy's Dad

    Pitcher lifting weights

    DD is a freshman this year and is a pitcher on her high school team as well as her travel team. She is also in an advanced weights class (required if you play a school sport) that is taught by the volleyball coach. I have read and been told that pitchers should not lift heavy weights, nor...
  10. Izzy's Dad

    Blown call - This umpire was way off!

    HS fastpitch. Our team is batting, and we have a runner on 2nd. The pitcher throws the 4th ball. Batter drops bat, and starts to take her base. Runner on 2nd is stealing 3rd. Catcher goes to throw out runner, and hits batter with the ball. The batter hasn't even had time to get out of the box...
  11. Izzy's Dad

    Batting Line-Up

    When setting up a batting line-up, do you adjust based on who's performing/getting results from game to game, or maybe tournament to tournament (4-6 GG)? I know that you want to build confidence, or not take away confidence from someone who is in a slump, but I'm talking 16U. These girls...
  12. Izzy's Dad

    Thanks everyone for sound advice

    Late last fall/early winter I posted on here with a question about my DD moving to 16U as a pitcher with her team, even though she was eligible to stay in 14's. Because of your advice, we did make the move, and we feel it was the best decision for her. More than half of her tournaments this...
  13. Izzy's Dad

    Daughter struggling with fastball, but...............

    Her other pitches are coming along really well. Daughter is 14. Had decent speed throughout the year. Then about 2 months ago, for 1 week, she threw really fast. Probably 3-5 mph faster than all year. Then it slipped away. Now she is struggling with her fast ball. We know her arm circle is...
  14. Izzy's Dad

    What's the proper way to tag up?

    On an infield pop up? Outfield fly? I am thinking there should be a different way to tag up for each. On an infield pop up the runner should be 10 feet off the bag. That way if caught, they can make it back. And if dropped. they have a good lead to advance. On an outfield fly, I think they...
  15. Izzy's Dad

    Daughter's team is falling apart! Help!

    Team consists of mostly 14U eligable girls playing up in 16's and 18's. They are a great group of girls who truly love the game. They have been pretty successful. Not winning that many, but keeping the score close. Now, the problem. The head coach is so negative and yells at the girls. He...
  16. Izzy's Dad

    Thanks for the advice concerning playing up.

    This winter I posted on here seeking advice concerning my just turned 14 year old DD moving up with her team to 16U ball. We are well into the season (13 games), and my daughter is glad she took a chance, faced a little bit of fear, and took the leap. She has been challenged, and has been...
  17. Izzy's Dad

    Fastpitch cleats vs. spikes

    Was cleaning up daughters ringors tonight and noticed after a year and a half, she has a hole starting on the pro-tec toe. So, time to order a new pair. I am considering Ringor spikes. But, is there an advantage to spikes over cleats? Pros? Cons? Thanks for any info.
  18. Izzy's Dad

    1st tournament w/Daughter playing up a division (shameful brag post)

    Some of you might remember giving me advice about my 14 yoa daughter playing up in 16U because she wanted to stay with her team, and the coached wanted her to stay as well. Also, as an 8th grader, we feel it will prepare her better for high school ball in the fall. Well, this weekend was her...
  19. Izzy's Dad

    How do we achieve "wrist snap"?

    Daughter was radared for the 2nd time since switching pitching instructors 15 months ago. While I am thrilled with her fastball speed, her instructor told her that she is NOT snapping her wrist when she pitches (has been trying to get her to snap for awhile). Instructor said if she would snap...
  20. Izzy's Dad

    Need help on bat size

    I know there are tons of charts, but I would like to hear from experience. 14 year old DD (5'3" / 110 lbs). She currently swings a LS Catalyst 31/21, and has used this bat for a year and a half. Because she is a pitcher, she doesn't practice batting as much as she should. She DOES hit...

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