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    A message to coaches from a pitching instructor.

    Hear hear!! I'm an AC, and the HC on my team absolutely thinks she knows best. I've heard her tell some of our girls' parents not to go to hitting lessons because "there's nothing they'll teach her that I'm not already teaching her,". It infuriates me. She's a very knowledgeable coach, but...
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    Northwest Jersey | Young 18u Team Seeking Players

    The Washington Borough Youth Association is seeking players to fill out its 18u travel ball team. This is a young team, with most players being '06 - '07. Their first season together was last fall, so this is still a new team. Girls who love softball but don't want the high-level demands of...
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    Hard Hit Ground Balls to the Outfield

    Do you find she's sprinting too hard at the ball? Outfielders should be going full speed at a grounder then decelerate a couple steps before fielding it. She should also have her glove foot back as she's fielding the ball. Step into the ball with the throwing-side foot. She'll be able to adjust...
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    Pause at the top of throw.

    Just chiming in here to support that Wasserman's videos, e-books, etc are worth the (relatively low) cost. The drills are uncluttered with useless movement and teach the girls what it feels like to execute a fluid, high-level throw. The more fluid her movements, the faster she'll be.
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    Excessive bunting?

    Thank you all for your helpful advice, witticisms, and criticisms! I love the collective knowledge and experience to be found on this forum. I've read all your replies, and it's helped me see how I can be better in my role. Thanks again!
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    Excessive bunting?

    LOL. I guess I have to go in to it... I'm stuck with this AC for better or worse. My team is part of a larger org whose organizer assigns coaches to each age level. I can't fire him, and despite my best efforts, this AC isn't going anywhere since he has 2 girls in the organization. I let him...
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    Excessive bunting?

    Hello! New poster, but I am a long-time lurker on these forums. I'm the HC of a 12u TB team. Quick background: I have my main AC as my 3rd base coach (that's another story) and he has a fixation with bunting. His philosophy is that if a girl generally isn't doing well at the plate, he gives them...

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