At ten it could be as simple as loading when the pitchers hand is straight up at 12 oclock. Most girls don't load at release untill highschool age. Give it a try, sounds as it cain't hurt anything.
There are other ways to show mercy than just stepping off the bag. Coaches who know the game would end up this way can use a pitcher that needs circle time, girls that are working on slap hitting that never get slap in a game get the chance, girls work on bunting ETC.
I voted no. To be honest should have not voted at all as there is not enough information. If you're talking about college ball possibly, but if you give errors to younger players that are learning how and when to dive for a ball some will say why try. My thinking would be pat on the back and...
Finally got to try out the Marucci Echo conrnect this evening. 13 yo loved it and we will be ordering one. New it is considerable hotter than her 34-10 Prism that she has had for a year.
Saw one the day at hitting lessons. Girl in front of us had brought one in still in wrapper. Her normal bat a ghost was used as comparison. Instructor was really impressed that it a lot more pop straight out of wrapper. So impressed he called and ordered a few so his hitters could give them a try.
Question? As i read this the only way i can see interference called on runner is if she went out of her way to contact SS, otherwise SS could be called for obstruction.
Yes. Blew my mind. Was told state director and national agreed to allow any players affected to pickup with other teams if they wished even at this late date, even other state tournaments.
Was informed today about noon that State tournament at Tulsa Ok is canceld for lack of umpires. At about that time 58 teams started scrambling looking for some place to play. We were lucky and found a spot, but can't fathom how TD didn't know sooner than that they had not nearly enough umpires...