Action Pose

[T.J.]

I'm fine with it. The hand is being pulled back to the chest in the "shadow" of the mitt, just like she has been trained. In that position, there is a low chance of a bounce off the ground hitting her hand, but not a direct shot from the pitch or a foul ball. Also, this keeps her hand in a position for a quick transfer in a throwing situation.

Here's earlier on the same pitch...

O okay, that makes sense. Next question...what's with the fence extension behind the batter? Is that to intercept foul balls from going out of play? I know the perception is screwed up from the photo angle, but it appears it could be "in play" at times. Looks like the end is hovering above the base line. Never seen this before.

 

[Eric F]

O okay, that makes sense. Next question...what's with the fence extension behind the batter? Is that to intercept foul balls from going out of play? I know the perception is screwed up from the photo angle, but it appears it could be "in play" at times. Looks like the end is hovering above the base line. Never seen this before.

The fence extension is in foul territory, but it's not far off the line. Maddie hates backstops like these. It's like a pocket (tall, narrow trapezoid) behind the plate, and wild pitches bounce around all over the place. The overhead screen is low, too, which kills pretty much every opportunity for catching a pop-up.

 

[Ksphenom]

Slide under the dirt!

 

[tritonfastpitch]

3rd strike looking

 

[kjmpa]

April 2016 Midway Softball Complex DE 14U


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[iMlearning]

DW sent me this of DD since I have to work

 

[sacosta66]

My DD at the State tournament this weekend.

 

[collinspc]

Outside fastball, holding it for strike three.

 

[#10]

Bunt defense

 

[Lenski]

Bunt defense

Did your dd make a successful throw to 1B for the out or did your dd peen it off the BR's head because she was well in fair territory, making it impossible to make a good throw to 1B?