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    12U Fall Ball Practice Ideas

    Hello All. I just took over one of our 12U Rec teams. I was just wondering if anybody had some fun, yet productive ideas for the first practice? I have some conditioning stuff I will start up but I just want the girls to laugh a little, and set them up for an enjoyable fall season. I have an...
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    What makes a bad softball parent?

    We had a dad (who claims to be the assistant coach) who went off on the coach saying his daughter needed to pitch and play more than OF and 2nd. Here's the kicker, the daughter had boots on and a SKIRT. Now get this, she also forgot her mitt at home. And the dad asked if he could borrow one of...
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    When did you know.....

    Thanks for the insight guys. Ultimately, it's not my decision, it's hers. Hopefully, I dont have to learn about kicking with your toe and slide-tackling. I am much more informed in the softball/baseball world. :) But I will be there either way. Assuming DD wants to take softball to another...
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    When did you know.....

    Do you think she HAS to be committed to one sport at this time? She's a starting midfielder for her select soccer team during the "off season". I was hoping to put off the sport choosing for a couple more years.
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    When did you know.....

    First off, I would like to say thanks to everyone for all the great information and discussions on the site. I really enjoy logging in and reading everything! The big question I have now is......When did you know it was time to move your DD's to travel ball? My DD is 9 and playing 10U Rec. She...
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    Teaching the young ones to throw

    Not trying to over-simplify things...but my girls were taught to step toward the target (toe pointed to side), ball initially pointed toward 3rd, point their glove hand at target, and lead the throw with their elbow (force them to snap the ball). Is this accurate?
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    Pitching Mats?

    My DD(9) is just over a year into pitching. She is great athlete, who is thriving to be among the best. She asked me if I could get here a pitching mat like we have studied in videos. I would like to know the best place to buy one (with the power line) and if there are any recommendations on the...
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