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    Guess I'll start an off-topic thread?

    That's a quality loft for her mattress. I hope she lives on the 1st floor, it's going to be heavy.
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    PGF: For the love of all that is Holy, find another precious metal!

    Please announce tryouts for this team. I know you will be interested in my DD bc she is a 12U pitcher and catcher (at the same time, it's pretty awesome). She throws a 75mph fastball and a 37mph change. She has batted .1200 with the Premiere Platinum Scorpions - 12U Rhodium Elite.
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    $100 Catchers Mitt for Dad -- Recommendations

    Mizuno FP34. Though as said before, depending on DD speed might want something with a little more padding.
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    The "Hissy-Quit"

    The reality of this is one of the things that scare parents off TB. I say that because in all likelihood these parents managed to convince one or two new TB families to join the organization. It brings sadness to my heart. This phrase allows me to expand my vocabulary and that brings joy to my...
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    PGF: For the love of all that is Holy, find another precious metal!

    Hmmmm. I guess, then... We have landed on: DFP Premier Diamond Scorpions - Adamantium Elite 12U Clearly a BB level team.
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    PGF: For the love of all that is Holy, find another precious metal!

    So then...Premiere Platinum Scorpions - 12U Rhodium Elite? I like it, it's got a ring to it. I don't know what color Rhodium is, but I'm sure the uniforms will pop.
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    Player ejected-Little League

    Concur. If I agree that sign stealing is Bush League and unsportsmanlike, then my next question is; in the event that you decipher the 3B Coach's signal for steal or fake bunt, is the answer to do nothing? Do I let my 3B charge on a fake bunt? Can I be accused of stealing if I anticipate the...
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    Player ejected-Little League

    Little League, huh? So this thread begs the question, what happens when the defense picks up on the steal sign, fake bunt sign, or hit away sign, and subsequently relays that to the defense. Who gets ejected? The third baseman for not moving up when she believes the fake bunt is on? The...
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    How times change...

    As a 12U bucket dad, I work very hard to remember this sentiment. I enjoy the time spent away from the "hulabaloo," when I am just taking pitches from DD during a Thursday workout without anyone around. In the spirit of that, actual conversation from yesterday during a water break: DD: "I think...
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    Mass Tryouts

    I second your emotion. DD attended a mass tryout when moving to 10U, it was so bad she didn't play TB that year. Frankly, the mass tryout seemed to be a money grab ($25 to attend) and was not well run. I suppose with proper staffing and a viable plan a "mass tryout" could be productive, but I...
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    Pointer Finger Pain

    Two quick thoughts, both might be wrong, but here goes. 1. Is your pointer finger inside our outside of glove? I've heard of this with people who run finger inside glove. 2. Also might simple be a case of taking a lot of throws in a short period of time and I am guessing, because it was at...
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    Sucking the Fun out of the Game

    This weighs on my mind sometimes. My DD has the terrible misfortune of being both a pitcher and a coach's kid (how cliché, right). In the interest of full disclosure, she didn't start pitching until this year (her choice). However, I digress, I have found a work around for my DD and I. When DD...
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    How do you choose a 2nd pitch?

    Concur. DD is also a Tincher pitcher, not that it matters, in this instance. Pitcher's second pitch needs to be an off-speed pitch. If she hits her spots with her FB this can set up the change. At 10 y/o if your DD can "cut cloth" with her FB having a good to pretty-good change will set her...
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    DD's hitting coach is moving out of state :(

    Any chance he is coming to NC? It would be cool if he was. It is time to get DD a hitting coach.
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    Brag about a loss - amazing game

    Brag about a loss?! Heck yeah! I tell our girls all the time, I would rather lose a well-played nail biter than win a 4 inning 22-0 game. As coaches this is when we see these players buckle down and play their best softball. All those long, hot practices and lessons learned come together to give...
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    North Carolina Check In

    Hello everyone, I have been noticing many of us are here in NC. Personally, I am in the Fayetteville/Hope Mills area. My DD is a 12U B pitcher. I am just curious where everyone is located in NC.
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    Jugs Junior Friction Pad replacement

    This has been my experience as well. Though I must say when I spoke with them, they were incredibly helpful and when I thought I needed a new wheel they asked me couple of questions and then told me to just get some sandpaper and scuff it up a bit. Not selling me something I didn't actually need...
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    Outfield strategy

    Concur with all above. Also, my OF's mantra is "let your eyes tell your feet what to do." I'm not a big fan of "first step is always back" after 10U, by 12U OF has to understand their role and know that it's a lot of work. Last cliché: "errors in the infield cost bases, errors in the outfield...
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    Team name regarding a birth year or graduating year?

    No reason really, but I am a fan of using birth year (ballers 07). I would love to leave some lengthy explanation that explains this, tragically, I have no good reason.
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    Poaching Players

    Well said.

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