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    hitting drills/ ideas for injured player

    I have a right handed hitting player with an injured right ankle and she is not allowed to put weight on the ankle to swing. Is there anything she can do to work on her hitting? I can have her sit in a chair and swing so she can work on upper body, but cannot get any hip rotation. I don't...
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    knowing when to throw- pulling the trigger

    If it's just a matter of hesitating because of the shortstop, I think this can be easily fixible- just throw! I hope this is all that it is. But, I am not sure, so is there anything else it could be- could be not recognizing that the runner is going soon enough? I'm sure that the proper...
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    knowing when to throw- pulling the trigger

    I would like to think that I have a pretty strong infield. She has rarely tried a pick off throw- primarily because no one gets off far enough. We don't practice a lot with the SS moving to take the throw. Great point! Should I have the SS pinch a little more toward 2nd? But to be honest...
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    knowing when to throw- pulling the trigger

    I have a catcher with a stronger arm than most, yet she rarely throws out a runner. There are teams that won't run on her after watching her warm up. What can I suggest to her to get her to make a quicker decision?
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    Hiring an assistant coach

    Thanks everyone for replying. I got some great ideas!
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    Hiring an assistant coach

    Thanks so far for the good replies. One of the candidates is a former baseball player who is now an assistant with the boys basketball team and is in his mid to late 20's, and the other played a lot of "rec" softball and has coached something like a 10 or 11 year old modified team a few years...
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    Hiring an assistant coach

    I will be getting a new assistant coach for a HS team. From what I have been hearing, neither of 2 candidates for the position has much fastpitch experience, so what questions should I ask in determining which one to select. Thanks
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    crashing the 1b

    What do you think about this against right handed-hitters?
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    crashing the 1b

    I've been seeing a few teams bring their second baseman up even with the pitcher and keep their first baseman back a little behind the bag. I've seen this mostly against slappers, but a little against bunts. I have been thinking about doing this- it keeps a quicker fielder up, and the taller...
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    Pitching Machines and Softball

    I agree- the Jugs Lite-flite machine will often throw rise balls, especially newer balls.
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    Best "Phrases" for teaching good hitting?

    I sometimes use "Snap to Extension". I use this for the batter releasing the cocked wrists, like swinging an axe, and because not all of them get to full extension. I really like some of the expressions here- great thread.
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    razzing the pitcher in U10

    As a HS coach I have called time to tell my players to stop a cheer that can even remotely be against the other team. I don't like negative in any part of the game. I guess if if the other team has to resort to negativity they are really saying they aren't good enough to beat you between the...
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    Cutting a player loose

    The team must come first. This year I had to get rid of one of must best hitters in the pre-season (HS). She blew off a practice to go to a big event one evening. This was the last straw. She was also seen with a beer at the event. The other players gained a little more respect for me and...
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    shirt ideas

    Hi all, We just finished a pretty successful HS softball season, winning a few championships along the way. I would like to know what ideas you may have for shirts- what picture, logo, etc., as well as anything else you want to suggest.
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    calling pitches

    In high school ball, how many of you have catchers who call the pitches, and how many of you have coaches who call the pitches? For those of you who allow the catchers to call the pitches, how much time do you spend going over what to call when? If you as coach, or your coach, calls the...
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    Types of Tees

    For those of you recommending the single tees, have any of you used the double tees? If so what are your thoughts?
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    Types of Tees

    I have been thinking about getting a Miller's Swing Rite Tee. How many of use them and think they are worth the investment? Other than the standard type, do any of you use anything else? Thanks
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    parent discussions

    This is a very good answer. I am probably the easiest going coach at my school, and I tell the parents that I will do my best to find playing time for everyone, even though I can never make everyone happy. I have always had an open door policy and this has led to too many discussions. I have...
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    parent discussions

    What rules do you have (written or unwritten) for meeting with parents? Are there topics you consider off-limits? Do you have a rule as to when you will meet with parents, who can be present? This is for High School, but all replies are welcome. As of now when I have an initial meeting with...
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    Go to 2nd on a walk

    In defending this, has anyone either thrown directly to the first baseman, or have the first baseman about 10 feet off of the bag and thrown to her when the runner rounds first?

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