Search results

Welcome to Discuss Fastpitch

Your FREE Account is waiting to the Best Softball Community on the Web.

Register Log in
  1. FP26

    College World Series

    Planning to head to Oklahoma City to see a few games. My wife and daughter were there in 2019 but I was unable to go that time. I'm excited to join them this time. I have never been to that part of the country, so I'm looking for ideas of things to do outside the games. And I'm always...
  2. FP26

    Is this the end? or a new beginning?

    I wasn't sure where to post this thread, so I figured the parent section would be best. Ultimately, I am writing it from the viewpoint of a parent. And my current struggle is as a parent, so here goes. As some of you know, my DD currently pitches at the college level. She is starting her...
  3. FP26

    How times change...

    DD and her best friend decided they wanted to practice last night, and they asked me to come along to throw BP. They played travel ball together for several years and developed a very close relationship. DD is a Florida fan, and her friend is an Auburn fan, so they would typically wear those...
  4. FP26

    Interesting article: Senior week or State playoffs?

    I have a very strong opinion on this topic, but I wanted to see what others on DFP thought about it... http://papreplive.com/softball/2019/06/11/geoghegan-shorthanded-vikings-title-run-shortchanged-from-within/
  5. FP26

    Who's call is this? Tagging up...

    DD's team was recently playing in the D3 conference championships when this play happened. A friend and I were watching as our daughter's were playing against each other. We have coached together for 4 years, and tend to talk a lot about various situations. This play occurred and confused...
  6. FP26

    Favorite Threads

    I'm just curious what people's favorite hitting threads are on DFP. Every once in a while I like to dig into some of the older discussions and pick up some tid bits. Personally, one of my favorites is the link below. Like many threads, there is a lot of nonsense scattered around in this one...
  7. FP26

    Parent Coaches

    I'm just curious how prevalent it is to find rec or travel ball teams (softball or other sports) that don't have parents as coaches. I see all the negativity regarding "daddy ball" and just wonder what the options are. As an example, I know of nearly 30 travel ball organizations within a 50...
  8. FP26

    Attitude is VERY important

    When I was coaching a 12u travel team, we had this one player that just seemed ahead of everyone else. Hitting, fielding, running, etc. She was on the small side, but she could do just about anything and had unlimited potential, at least that is what I thought. One of the sweetest girls you...
  9. FP26

    1st win of high school season

    DD is in a difficult position as the lone travel ball player in the varsity program. To make matters worse, her school is classified AA and over 75% of their schedule is against 3A and 4A opponents. Simply put, they are over matched every game. Sometimes by a significant amount. Earlier this...
  10. FP26

    Custom Glove -- Vinci or other options?

    DD is a senior in high school. She pitches and plays 3b. She is considering playing in college and has some possibilities. Some are looking at her primarily as a pitcher. One in particular wants her to play 3b. They seem more interested in her bat than her pitching. She has talked about...
  11. FP26

    Some realities about recruiting

    I saw this posted on BBF and thought I would share. Credit goes to "JettSixty". First, based on your site name 'westcoastpapa' I'm assuming you are in California like me. My son is a rising sophomore at a D1 school in South Carolina . A couple of things: California players are the most...
  12. FP26

    Leadership and intangibles

    Although I like to look closely at mechanics and measurables, anyone that knows me personally knows that in regards to player assessment, I am more focused on leadership and intangibles. It is those tools/skills that, in my opinion, can be difficult to find and develop, but are valuable to any...
  13. FP26

    DD as a coach!!

    DD is 16 and just starting her junior year in high school. Her school has just created a junior high softball team and just played their first ever game earlier this week. The program was unable to find a head coach, so the varsity coach is leading the program with the help of a few...
  14. FP26

    Looking for input from other bucket dads

    DD is learning to throw a riseball, and more importantly, I am attempting to learn how to catch one. Unfortunately, my age and reflexes are making this difficult. I am so used to the ball dropping, that the rise seems to catch me off guard, even when I know it is coming. I have had several...
  15. FP26

    Building the Perfect Travel Team Roster

    I am curious what other coaches try to do regarding filling their roster; how many players do you carry on the roster?, do you look for particular attributes?, do you take the best player available?, do you recruit or have tryouts?, etc. I am not looking for answers to specifics questions and...
  16. FP26

    Compression Sleeves

    Are there any rules that would prevent a pitcher from wearing a compression sleeve on her pitching arm while pitching? Are there any color limitations? I'm talking specifically for ASA and/or USSSA. Thanks.
  17. FP26

    Myrtle Beach

    Headed to Myrtle Beach for a family vacation. I notice there is a TCS tournament there from July 31 to August 3. DD has already asked about going to see a game or two at the 16u level. Just curious what teams to see. Any thoughts?
  18. FP26

    True bat weights

    DD currently uses an Easton FS2 32/22. She likes this bat and it seems to have pretty good pop. She decided to try a friend's Xeno 33/23 last night. She was concerned that she would notice the extra ounce, but after the first swing stated that she thought the Xeno felt lighter than the...
  19. FP26

    Playing the old team...

    We have two girls that came to us from a different organization. They are great girls with awesome families, and have been solid contributors since they joined us in September. Sorry for being so positive but I have nothing negative to say about either. Anyway, they apparently had a very bad...
  20. FP26

    Hitting Gurus

    As I read more and more threads on DFP, there are three names that are consistently mentioned; Swingbuilder, Hitter, and Teacherman. Can anyone provide a brief description of their theories and how they differ from each other? Please note that I am not a member of any camp, and I am really not...

Latest posts

Staff online

Members online

Total: 372 (members: 9, guests: 363)

Forum statistics

Threads
42,869
Messages
680,172
Members
21,491
Latest member
coach101

Share this page

Top