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    Printing Helmet Stickers?

    Anyone have advice or experience printing small helmet stickers or decals? I have a inkjet printer and would like to print a) small (approx 1/2 inch by 3 inches) nameplates (Where the KANSAS is) that go on back of the helmets and b) a maybe some color piping lines as seen in this photo. I've...
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    Ghost Dual Stamp 2020 vs Ghost DB 2022?

    My DD has had two 2018 Grey Ghosts for the past few years/seasons. She went from 31/20 to 32/22 but now has a shark tooth "crack" and seems to have lost some pop. Well, in her mind it has ;) and she is itching for a new bat. I've heard the horror stories of the newer Ghosts and she/we have...
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    What the #$%#$@?? Ump on the fritz!

    Saw this on a random facebook post today, says it was this weekend I think. Why in the heck would the ump do this? It must have been his 7th game on a hot and humid day and the ol brain was malfunctioning. LOL, I like the fans reaction... HEYY...HO...WTH??? Apparently, both coaches...
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    "No Monthly Dues.."??

    I've seen this in a few posts about tryouts and teams looking for players (12u and 14u) and having been in TB with both DD's I can't see how that's possible without MAJOR $$ sponsors or something. Anyone been on a team with no dues? How does it work? Or is this just word smithing instead of...
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    Umpire hits Abreu with bat

    Well, some of you that are umpires had mentioned this might happen if the home plate ump tries to get the bat out of the way during a play. I guess ya never know what might happen... OUCH! https://11sports.net/abreu-goes-down-after-errant-bat-toss-from-ump/
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    Travel Ball Coaches: Team Insurance? What company/How much?

    Just wondering what team insurance coaches are using to compare and contrast benefits/costs. I know for each part of country might be different based on org (ASA, USSSA, PGF, etc. etc.) your team plays in, but just wanted to get an idea of what people are using. I've heard good things about NSA...
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    On deck bat weight use in Softball vs Baseball

    As a long time baseball guy (player and coach) EVERYONE seemed to use some sort of weight or hammer or something in the on deck circle to warm up with. I know i used all kinds of different weights and things to make my bat feel as light as possible going up to hit. But, as I've now coached for...
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    Distracted ump (1st base coach)..what's the call?

    Runner on 3rd, back pick to 3rd, ump call strike and 1st base coach yells "WHAT?", ump seems to see 3rd base fall on top of runner but no call, then immediately turns head to 1st base coach to glare at him (yes, I know it sounds like a woman's voice ;)). Runner out at home after being delayed...
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    Moving the bat...who is responsible?

    A couple things going on in this play. My 12u DD (the runner) is coming home and ....ummm. hey umpire...or catcher...forget to move something? DD had to somehow get over the bat left lying there and also avoid the catcher who's standing right on home plate without the ball. Luckily, she avoided...
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    Best Chair for Parents/Fans???

    Ok, been a coach for 20 something years now and finally am giving up the lineup sheets/clipboard to watch my youngest move into travel ball. My wife and I are getting ready for all the long days/weekends sittin on our butts to watch a LOT of softball. Looking for the best, most comfortable...
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    You...make...the....call!

    Captured these today of DD sliding in close play at plate... I like the look up at the ump at the end. Safe or out? 😎
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    How many TB teams has/did your DD play for?

    Just curious...and I know it varies greatly by where we each live and the options to each of us. I'm in So Cal (OC area) ...My first DD who is now a Junior in HS and just hung up her cleats this year 😭 was a catcher and played on just 1 TB team that started w local Rec girls in 10u and then...
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    Dugout player spacing for games?

    We are starting up again for our team this weekend in So Cal and was wondering how you guys are handling spacing for your players during games? Mainly on offense when everyone is in usually in dugout. Thx
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    Which side??

    Ok, daughter is left handed, but she tends to naturally want to swing righty. So, been having her switch hit for her first year of tee ball. Which side looks smoothest? Keep switch hitting or let her focus on her more natural (to her) right handed? She's been working on firm front side and...
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    OC Elite... what happened to them?

    Years ago many girls around OC played for them. Our oldest even played a few tournaments back in 10u while still thinking about playing TB and filling in a few weekends. But, over the past 2-3 yrs I just don't hear or see them anywhere. They had a JC field to practice on (not the best), but it...
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    Louisiana Lafayette split grip technique...anyone use it or have DD use it?

    Was watching a replay of a 2013 (I think) game yesterday on ESPN and LL Ragin Cajuns were playing Auburn and almost every hitter for LL used the split grip and open stance their coach (Lotief) is/was known for. At the time back then I remember it and how different it seemed to be...and...
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    Anyone still playing? Got shut down again here in So Cal

    We got in about 2 weeks of practice for All Stars 12u here in Orange County, but got shut down...Travel Ball did as well. "No youth sports". How's it going in your neck of the woods?
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    Crack or ??

    Noticed this on my DD 2018 Easton Ghost ( only had it since Oct 2019 though). Never used on machine dimple balls...only regular softballs (tee, toss, games). She's 11 and 5-1 100lbs and nobody else uses bat. Since no game now I cant judge that but weve gone to fields on own and hit tee and...
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    Catcher leg/shin guards...recommendations?

    Younger DD has been usually getting hand me downs from her big sister and now the 12 yr old is almost as tall as the 15 yr old and has outgrown her current pair of leg/shin guards. Any suggestions? Brands? She's 5-2 and her knee to ankle length is between 13-15 inches. She tried on her older...
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    What's your softball coaching wagon setup?

    Interested in how other coaches carry, haul, lug all the $#!+ we have to carry to and from the fields. 😵😀 What "mods" have you done to your rides (aka the wagon)? We aren't back playing yet so I dont have a pic. But usually mine is: Wagon (Costco) 3 buckets of balls, wiffles and my crap...

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