You might be in for a tough tournament if . . .

[The Man In Blue]

...the umpires are sticklers for calling leaps, crow hops, non-pauses, pitching lane violations, and hand outside the elbow.

Only an issue if you haven't taught your pitcher to pitch legally ...

 

[tim_s]

You also might find there's not as much separation as you think. It's been amusing sharing with our team how we have fared against some of the girls who are committing to P5 schools right now, especially the pitchers.

we did see a pitcher committed to a low, low D1 school (A10), and she was middle of the road for what we saw this summer.....interesting to hear someone say that carries over to the upper echelon as well

 

[Strike2]

...morning rain pushes the schedule back three hours each day and the circle and batter's boxes are sticky clay.

Arguably worse...you're playing in that morning rain.

 

[PJR202]

….your DD’s head coach is coaching 3B in flip-flops.

First game I ever coached, which was essentially rec/camp, I forgot my cleats. Coached in flip-flops. With my lack of experience and only basic knowledge from playing baseball until 15, I had already expected to do at least half a dozen stupid things, and that one wasn't gonna help.

 

[RADcatcher]

First game I ever coached, which was essentially rec/camp, I forgot my cleats. Coached in flip-flops. With my lack of experience and only basic knowledge from playing baseball until 15, I had already expected to do at least half a dozen stupid things, and that one wasn't gonna help.

That kind of honesty is refreshing!

There are certainly other people who are assuming the coaching title who think they know what they're doing without having any self-awareness to recognize what you have shared. Thank you for getting out on the field and helping!

 

[Vertigo]

First game I ever coached, which was essentially rec/camp, I forgot my cleats. Coached in flip-flops. With my lack of experience and only basic knowledge from playing baseball until 15, I had already expected to do at least half a dozen stupid things, and that one wasn't gonna help.

Our HC was wearing them and then got into a long, drawn-out argument with the umpire about why he was not allowed to coach 3B. It really set the tone for the day.

 

[Northball]

First game I ever coached, which was essentially rec/camp, I forgot my cleats. Coached in flip-flops. With my lack of experience and only basic knowledge from playing baseball until 15, I had already expected to do at least half a dozen stupid things, and that one wasn't gonna help.

Might have given you a little credibility if you had a "come to Jesus" post-game meeting.

 

[uncdrew]

….your DD’s head coach is coaching 3B in flip-flops.

I did that.

 

[PJR202]

Might have given you a little credibility if you had a "come to Jesus" post-game meeting.

Could have been epic, but Jesus didn't wear Puma sandals though. Not as far as I know at least. : )

 

[PJR202]

Our HC was wearing them and then got into a long, drawn-out argument with the umpire about why he was not allowed to coach 3B. It really set the tone for the day.

I've seen a couple coaches banished to the dugout for wearing jeans. A couple years ago our HS coach was busted for jeans, then the female assistant was banished because her leggings didn't have pockets. That one is a little ridiculous.

Meanwhile, I could wear camo cargo shorts free and clear.