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If Softball HAS to Have Time Limits…
Interesting idea. My thoughts, though, is that you are now creating multiple time limits. What I have found works is the "finish the inning" idea. i think it is bush league when coaches do exactly as you mentioned - I've coached a game where the other coach changed catchers twice and the pitcher...- jam13
- Post #61
- Forum: Ken's Softball Tips
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Stalling For the Win
Hi. I think I wasn't completely clear. Of course you should be able to talk to your pitcher if you need to settle her down or hold a mound visit if you want to set-up your infield. You are not unethical if you are discussing strategy. If you need to change your pitcher or any position player...- jam13
- Post #34
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Stalling For the Win
You are correct, but it is unethical and not the right way to play the game. I've seen coaches switch out their catcher, make four pitching changes, etc. Play the game. What are you teaching the kids? I suppose the message is to use anything available to win, but that is not what we should be...- jam13
- Post #32
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Stalling For the Win
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- Post #31
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Hit or error?
It SHOULD be an error, but by convention it's a double. From what I can tell from the official rule book, you COULD (and in my opinion should) record it as an error because (to summarize) the out could have been made by an ordinary player with ordinary effort. This is never done though. I...- jam13
- Post #108
- Forum: Softball Discussions
