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Jun 10, 2010
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She has a lot of good going on at her age.

I would take the route of getting busy. Your going to do some practicing…you might as well utilize the time and focus.

10-11 years old is a great time to get neuromuscular patterns engrained and can save you a lot of issues later on. Keep it fun for her though…she is just a kid. Its not a sprint…its a marathon.

In regards to your original question I would consider doing
1. IR thread first. Improving and ingraining IR and arm path is key imo. Boardmembers' info/drills will do that...and can also be used as warm up drills.

2. Then Front side resistance. This should be a quick study section.

3. Java info. Java was very thorough in his information and you will spend alot of time in that thread so save it for last.

Read “boomers2012” threads….He was another Okie that went through teaching his dd. You may want to even contact him for some suggestions from what he went thru. A lot of the knowledgeable people participated in them and it will give you great insight to what your going to go thru.

Keep up the good work!
 
Dec 26, 2017
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Oklahoma
At 9 I wouldn't really expect her to be able to speak up, regardless of whether the coach is approachable or not. Sometimes you need to be an advocate for your DD..I don't see that as being "THAT dad" especially considering (and Ty should know this) a team cannot expect to compete with one bracket pitcher. I should know since our team basically had one kid who pitched every bracket game all summer. By the third game in 95 degrees our pitcher was throwing fastballs that my 3 year old could hit :p That doesn't work at 10U and it certainly won't work at 12U and higher if he plans on keeping the team together. He has a kid who is invested in the team and is willing to put the time in to get better...he should take advantage of it.


You're probably right. I may be putting too much responsibility on her shoulders. I'll talk to him about working some of the other girls this weekend (I think I saw that you guys are at Bouse too this weekend?).
 
Dec 26, 2017
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Oklahoma
She has a lot of good going on at her age.

I would take the route of getting busy. Your going to do some practicing…you might as well utilize the time and focus.

10-11 years old is a great time to get neuromuscular patterns engrained and can save you a lot of issues later on. Keep it fun for her though…she is just a kid. Its not a sprint…its a marathon.

In regards to your original question I would consider doing
1. IR thread first. Improving and ingraining IR and arm path is key imo. Boardmembers' info/drills will do that...and can also be used as warm up drills.

2. Then Front side resistance. This should be a quick study section.

3. Java info. Java was very thorough in his information and you will spend alot of time in that thread so save it for last.

Read “boomers2012” threads….He was another Okie that went through teaching his dd. You may want to even contact him for some suggestions from what he went thru. A lot of the knowledgeable people participated in them and it will give you great insight to what your going to go thru.

Keep up the good work!



Thanks for the advice! I will try and contact him.
 
Jun 8, 2016
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You're probably right. I may be putting too much responsibility on her shoulders. I'll talk to him about working some of the other girls this weekend (I think I saw that you guys are at Bouse too this weekend?).

Yes, we and our 1 bracket pitcher (for the time being..we picked up another kid but she isn't playing this weekend..also no idea if she is any good ;)) will be in Bouse. My DD has requested that I actually stick around and watch the games
this weekend so you will be seeing me pace around in the OF more than likely :rolleyes:
 
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sluggers

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May 26, 2008
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Your DD is doing great. You should work on getting to her to stop moving forward after she throws. (This is known as "front side resistance".)
 
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Dec 26, 2017
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Your DD is doing great. You should work on getting to her to stop moving forward after she throws. (This is known as "front side resistance".)

That seems like something simple I can have her fix without overwhelming her or over coaching her. Thanks!
 

sluggers

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May 26, 2008
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That seems like something simple I can have her fix without overwhelming her or over coaching her. Thanks!

The drill to do is a walk through. The walk through is probably *THE* most important drill she will ever learn. My DD did this drill from 12YOA until she graduated from college. She probably did the drill 100,000 times over her career. Osterman was doing the drill when she played in the pros.

Have her start three steps behind the rubber, walk forward, step on the rubber and throw. After she throws, tell her to keep her right foot off the ground until the catcher throws the ball back to her.

Attached is a picture of your DD...so, she stops at this position with her right foot off the ground and waits for the ball to get back. She'll get the drill pretty fast. The first few times she does the drill will be a hoot. Enjoy it.

Amanda Scarborough graciously made the video specifically for us here at DFP explaining the walk through drill. Spend a few minutes with her watching the drill.

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Aug 21, 2008
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If you have interest, I go to Dallas about once per month. On any given weekend, I get about 10 students from Oklahoma to make the trip down there. If you're interested and want to be on my "mailing list" for there, just email me and i'll add you. The only emails you get from me inform you of the dates I'm coming and registration details. I don't email anything else. But, please disregard if you found someone you're happy with. I am planning a trip around late August. Details have yet to be worked out.

Bill
 
Dec 26, 2017
487
63
Oklahoma
OsDad

If you have interest, I go to Dallas about once per month. On any given weekend, I get about 10 students from Oklahoma to make the trip down there. If you're interested and want to be on my "mailing list" for there, just email me and i'll add you. The only emails you get from me inform you of the dates I'm coming and registration details. I don't email anything else. But, please disregard if you found someone you're happy with. I am planning a trip around late August. Details have yet to be worked out.

Bill


I actually got on the list a couple of months back. I'll wait for the details to come through and then see if the dates work out. Thanks!
 
Nov 18, 2013
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Oklahoma City


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You’d think the greatest softball area in the country would have a few good pitching coaches. Could probably get one of the pitchers from OSU or OU. While not all players are great coaches, 99% of the time they’re going to get more out of it than a lesson with dear old Dad.
 

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