MTR,
It's refreshing to hear a common sense response from an ump. Your take on this is exactly how i see it too.
The sad thing is the umpire in our game said it was out of his hands because it was a rule but the tournament director could provide a waiver. The tournanment director said it...
The scenario you paint seems extremely rare, in fact if it's happened more than once I would be surprised. The impact of the ball or player would probably hurt alot more than an earring. And if it really was that big of a risk then why would they allow it at the college and professional...
Today was USSSA so yes the no jewelry rule was in effect. But regardless I just don't see the point. Is a stud earring more dangerous than a metal cleet? Obviously not, metal cleets are weapons on the bottom of your feet. Is a pair of glasses safe? Generally yes but no more so than an nose...
I just don't understand this rule anymore. I can see no necklaces or hoop earings but it seems we are taking this way too far. The rule includes benign things like a string friendship bracelts or "live strong" type bands. What does this rule really do? It was my understanding initially it...
Ken,
Very timely story, I'm dealing with a similar situation with one of my players and her playing time in HS. She is talking of giving up softball. I'm going to share your story with her and hopefully encourage her to stick with it.
-Tom
I second that, Intensity is good quality for a decent price. We just moved away from shorts this year and went with the upgraded intensity. The cheaper stuff rips too fast, most of my girls had holes in their hips/butts from sliding.
True story.....I had an ump reverse a call after watching a parent's video during the game! I still can't believe it and the call went my way. This happened last year at a tournament. There was a play at home which the girl was safe. The ball was then thrown to first where the 2nd baseman...
In my opinion it runs in cycles, the typical ebbs and flows of softball if you will. As kids get cut from teams, dad goes off and starts a new team. After a few seasons of getting their butts kicked they realize they don't have the talent. The other parents get tired of shelling out money to...
Ken,
Funny you mention that....I was working the maching for during my daughter's hitting lesson and was so focused on watching her swing that I misfed a couple of balls. My daughter of course let me know about it :).
-Tom
Agree! Have your daughter play for a team this coming season. Volunteer to help out and learn the ropes. If you are still interested you will have gained a wealth of knowledge. Typically the hardest thing when running (or starting) a travel team is getting talented girls to play for your...
Agree with everyone's comments. Rules are set for this year, mostly likely a slow pitch rule anyway, and no kid out there looks to intentionally hit the pitcher.
As a side note, when I played slow pitch I hit the pitcher twice in the same game. I was always taught hit up the middle so I did...
Well here's an alternative, it's 9:30am here (Chicago), and I'm off to practice too. Temp, 9 degrees, windchill, below zero, 22" of snow on the ground that the city is still trying to clean up. Yes we are inside in a warehouse but temp inside is 60 degrees and not well lit (relative to...
I've done it both ways and I can tell you 12 is better. Yes 11 is easier to manage but injuries or other obligations always come up. Last year we carried 11 and ran into a situation that one of our tournament games we had only 9. Wouldn't you know it, our catcher takes a foul ball off her...
Ironically I've had the same experience from the same manufacturer that Bret mentions (starts with "A"). I too paid good money for the glove only to have my daughter complain about the laces. I've managed to fix the glove with the existing laces a couple of times but maybe I should pop for it...
First, I agree with everyone else regarding removing the other mound(s). I never heard of anyone leaving them in.
Here's a different question for you, why even bother playing in a rec league? I understand the point of wanting to play with friends but this will not help her get better, and...