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    Wristbands and Baserunners

    some thoughts... 1. You only need to give one sign even if it doesn't apply to that batter (or baserunner). 2. Coach 1B so you can communicate directly with the runner on 1B if needed ("You are going on release" is something I say a lot. The 1B rarely says anything and it won't matter even...
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    Wristbands and Baserunners

    Not only that but color code (make them a light shade of green) the ones where the baserunner is running on the play (steal, bunt and run, etc) and it makes communication so much easier.
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    Struggling coach

    I mean coach is a strong word here. You are looking for volunteers and you have hostages for the most part. Try to identify a couple of players that you can impact. When those girls end up on Varsity in 4 years they will be grateful. Just my experience.
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    Looking for Position Responsibilities Diagram

    https://www.discussfastpitch.com/threads/is-there-a-softball-playbook.44093/post-676865
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    Odd situation about HC/AC duties

    We do this on our team. I sign numbers to the batters from 1B and all the batters have to do is look up (as they are facing me). It works great.
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    Developing Fastpitch Pitchers: The Speed v Accuracy Debate

    If you can't throw strikes you aren't a pitcher. You may be a pitcher someday, but not today.
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    Spin rate and Velocity

    As our good friend Allan Nathon explained, "The break is actually continuous, starting from when the ball is released. However, in this case, the break was so little that the ball did not show any appreciable deviation from a straight line until the point of no return." In other words, the...
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    Wristbands vs traditional signs

    This has occurred to some coaches, so we have a signal that means "hit away/let's go". We don't even flash numbers it's just a wave of the hand, and it takes half a second. Also, many of our numbers mean nothing (hit away) and the players know this immediately when they see the number (as the...
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    Wristbands vs traditional signs

    There was a video somewhere I might be able to find it. I can summarize below. You are signaling with your right hand the numbers 0-5; Start with your hand to your side, shoulder height, and flash the number 5 (palm towards batter); It's important that your hand not be in front of your body...
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    Wristbands vs traditional signs

    Calling them out is horrible. No one wants to hear you shouting numbers from the dugout for an hour. Additionally, there is a chance that players will not hear the signs correctly. Don't do this. Sure if the sun is in the batter/pitcher's eye you can call out numbers but it just isn't needed...
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    Wristbands vs traditional signs

    Using wristbands is best practice. It is the fastest and most efficient way to communicate from the dugout. When implemented correctly you are guaranteed never to miss a sign. When implemented correctly it is a thing of beauty. HOWEVER many coaches fail to implement wristbands correctly...
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    HS Softball Started

    The number of parents who have ruined this sport for their children is breathtaking.
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    Only being used as a Pinch Runner

    I see it in High School from time to time. Girls from the track team subbing as pinch runners...
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    How to optimize while getting moved around a lot?

    Her permanent spot is pitching. She will not play SS while she isn't pitching as she ages up in travel. For school ball, she might get more of an opportunity, but not in travel unless she is a unicorn or your other pitcher plays SS so they can split time. The reason for this is simple. What...
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    Coaches gravitate towards

    "The whole point of basketball is to play." "Without playing time none of this matters." The whole psychology of making someone submissive to an authority figure for playing time is not healthy. The coach is a sociopath.
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