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  1. CoachJon

    Wristbands vs traditional signs

    Thank you for the great replies!
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    Wristbands vs traditional signs

    Do you have any resources you can point me to see how to do them well? It seems making them more simple, less numbers and complexity, is one method. Wondering if there are any other tips or links to good resources you could provide. I'm trying to take a serious look at if it's worth it for me...
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    Wristbands vs traditional signs

    All of the teams I've seen that come to mind call out the numbers. Is the alternative to vocally calling them out using your fingers or some other method? If there's a video or article you can point me to that explains how to implement them correctly, I would love to see it. Thanks!
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    Wristbands vs traditional signs

    I am curious to hear opinions about wristbands vs traditional hand signals. I have not installed wristbands in my 10U comp team but have been thinking about it as I prepare for summer comp. I know it's just another method of coaching and communicating, but I also feel like some of the teams I...
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    Fun and Competitive Practice Drills/Games

    My kids love Guts. Separate the infield into two halves, using cones to designate a middle line running parallel to the 1st/2nd and 3rd/home base paths. 1st/2nd and 3rd/home base paths are the back of the field of play, and the paths between home/1st and 2nd/3rd are the sides. Players must...
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    Hello from the Bay Area in CA

    Awesome. Saratoga would work better for us. Will keep an eye out for it!
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    Hello from the Bay Area in CA

    Thank you for having me! Have been a long time reader but never posted here. I've been coaching since my daughter started playing at 6U. Missed a year, "that" year, and the year after but was still very involved in various capacities. Coached 10U rec last year and then our 10U travel team for...

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