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    14U Hitting - Timing The Pitcher

    My DD is second year 14U and plays on a pretty strong regional team and a freshman in high school. Looking for suggestions on how to "get on time" or "time the pitcher" while hitting in games. Overall, she had a decent batting average but still struggling to make any improvements in timing...
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    Recruiting - Check Status With College Coaches

    My older DD plays on a competitive regional travel team. Her coach is in process of establishing relationships with college coaches. We have several D1 schools that have told her at camps that they are interested in her. Her travel coach has tried to contact the college coaches but hasn't had...
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    Slapping Rules (College vs Travel / High School)

    Playing in a 14U fall league for our team to get reps in between our tournaments. We have 3 slappers on the team and are getting called out because ump is saying that they are out of box. First off, our team is a young 13U team and seems like they are calling strikes about 2 balls off the...
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    14U Trouble Hitting

    So my 14yo can hit off the tee and front toss and crushes it. Get in the box and hesitates to swing or doesn't swing at strikes. When I ask why she's not swinging I get "not sure" or I don't know" responses. Staying positive with her but just want to try and figure out what the issue is so we...
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    DD getting ready to email coaches

    My DD is playing second year 14U for a competitive regional travel team. Se decided to switch to the left side over the summer and is making good progress with bunting and slapping. Looking for recommendations on how to inform the college coaches that she relatively new to the left side as she...
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    Bat Loose Connection

    Was hitting grounders the other day and thought I noticed a loose connection in an older LXT. I've owned it since new and didn't get much use as my DD ended up going to a bigger bat and just kept. Anyway, is there any way to fix a loose connection on a bat? If not will probably end up...
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    Slowpitch Softballs For Hack Attack

    Local facility has Hack Attack for rental and has older Baden dimpled balls. I was wanting to buy some slowpitch softballs to use in this machine. From what I've read, the company recommends leather slow pitch softballs. Any recommendations of what brand of leather slowpitch softball is...
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    Exit Velocity Full Swing vs Swing To Extension

    Been watching a lot of college games and see both full swings and swings to extension. Both have been hit for home runs was just curious if there is a significant difference in exit velocity between these two swings. I'd check off a tee but don't have any pocket radar.
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    Pitching Machine Rental

    Want to call around about costs to cage rental including using a pitching machine. What are the going rates? I checked around some places want $60+ per hour which seems expensive.
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    DeMarini FNX Bats for Slap/Hitter

    My DD is a slap/hitter is freshman in college and they are asking her about which DeMarini bat she prefers. She is a slap/hitter and tried out the CF and FNX and said the both bats felt pretty good. I think the FNX bat is end loaded (replaced the Phoenix or Insane, but not 100% sure). Anyway...
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    3-Wheel Pitching Machines

    Considering buying a 3-wheel pitching machine. Currently have two DD's (16U/18U) playing very competitive travel ball, one is power hitting and the other is a slapper. Both have committed to D1 college programs. Few Questions: 1) I was wondering if the Hack Attack Jr would be sufficient to...
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    RevFire 2

    Got a new phone and trying to connect my RevFire2 softball to my app but it’s not picking up the ball. I lost the user manual so looking for suggestions on how to resolve this issue. Thanks.
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    Gift ideas for seniors

    What are some gift ideas for seniors on the team. Our coaches are planning on getting something after nationals in August. Looking for suggestions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Indoor Hitting League

    We were looking to do a hitting league for non high school players. Typically teams get points for strike outs, walks, ball hit to back of net, etc. Any examples of how to typically score, or examples of score cards? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Exercising In Family Room Area

    Bought P90X so our family can use. Our basement is relatively small and carpeted. When doing these workouts, what are some recommendations to keep the carpet in good condition (wear & tear, dripping sweat, etc)? We have some Yoga mats to lay out but not sure if these exercises will go off the...
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    Leaning back during swing

    Was looking for info pertaining to leaning back in the swing as show below. I see great hitter that assume this position while others they are more balanced/stacked at this same point in their swing. We have players on our team that are leaning back (per their instructor) but haven't been told...
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    Negotiating Offer

    Parent called me this afternoon about their DD's offers. She is a junior. All offers are about same percentage but the top school will cost the most out of pocket. They wanted opinions on 1) if it was appropriate to go back to top school about increasing percentage and 2) how to ask without...
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    LXT Repair

    Player on DD's team has an LXT that is out of warranty. The handle has a little wiggle and the dad was asking if there was anyway to glue the handle in place. The bat seems is great condition and has no other issues with it.
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    Transporting Bat

    What is best way to take softball bat on flight to tournament?
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    Fundraising

    Coach asked a couple parents to come up with some fundraising ideas to present to the team. Only one that parents liked was block pool but looking to do maybe 1-2 more fundraisers.

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