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Yeah I have mentioned that to one of the ACs...not sure my recommendation was taken under consideration..IMHO that girl should not be put in the circle until she gets over that. She is a danger to herself.
Yeah I have mentioned that to one of the ACs...not sure my recommendation was taken under consideration..IMHO that girl should not be put in the circle until she gets over that. She is a danger to herself.
Maybe just ask her she wants to play catch. Mix in a few ground balls and pop ups. Just play with her, no instructions until she asks if you can help her learn how to. Good luckI'm not even sure my daughter (11) likes softball lol says she does...says she wants to play....doesn't want to work on anything though!
WooHoo GO DEFENSE!
What's your or dd favorite defensive position?
WHY ?
I agree 100% with pitcher/catcher calling own pitches. That makes them fully invested in outcome.This is an awesome POST RichK!!!
Enjoyed your comments toward players personalities taking their position roles seriously!!
While coaching to identify position expectations and communicating the standard to each position on the field...
At times when speaking to the team would have outfielders stand next to eachother, corners next to eachother, middle infielders, then battery.
So when speaking could look
(eye contact) directly to the players when communicating topic.
This promoted everyone has a role and designated responsibility in our defense management meetings!
( those quick chats or few minutes of coaching discussion)
Position players could identify their responsibility while i as a coach could visually confirm what was being shared was connecting without looking around the group to eye contact/confirm.
All players could relate to and support eachother understanding each purpose.
Really important too, it helps define roles on the team, not clicks.
Thanks for sharing your post RichK !!!
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Catching favorite position.
Enjoy throwing runners out and defending the plate!
Also calling pitches!
Had the opportunity to call pitches entire career.
Yes, even in college! Travel And womans open.
The responsibility to connecting and communicating with pitchers huge part of a best outcome.
Reading learning batters additionally very important!
From that would say, wish more coaches would chat with the battery befor and during games to connect.
It helps! Since pitch calling from the duggout doesnt really offer the best perspective. Also pitchers have days they know certain pitches feel better than others. (or have confidence in)
Catchers recognize this as well. Without chatting, coach is out of the loop.
GO DEFENSE !!