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    3-Wheel Pitching Machines

    I have a really nice 14'X50' hitting lane set up in my garage, complete with turf, a Hack Attack Jr., and all kinds of other crap a personal hitting facility needs. 😂 I bought my Hack Jr for the very same reason you are asking, so to answer your questions with personal experiences: 1) Yes...
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    Everyone Swings a 34"

    Thanks for all the replies. Certainly some interesting thoughts on this subject. Like I told her, "Go into it with an open mind, and just maybe this will be that one last little piece that takes you to the next level at the plate." I sure hope so.
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    When to let a new slapper .... Slap for the 1st time

    That's legit speed at that age 👍 That should translate to a 2.7ish home to 1st time. I love having "track stars" on the bases. Make sure that she is "developed" the correct way, i.e. a true triple threat. Even with elite speed, being able to hit away is a must. A truly legit triple threat is...
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    Everyone Swings a 34"

    But wait, this is DFP.com we're talking about. Doesn't being a 10U coach, or having a DD that plays 12U B level, make someone enough of an authority on everything softball? 😂 🤪
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    Everyone Swings a 34"

    You would think so, but I'm sure other things factor in as well. I have heard coaches say that "You should never choke up on a bat. You lose leverage on the ball at contact when you do so." Makes sense in theory. So in that regard, I would think that a 33 -9 and 34 -10 could yield slightly...
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    When to let a new slapper .... Slap for the 1st time

    This is something that DD and myself can relate to. Looking back it is kinda funny, but at the time... When DD was playing her first year of travel ball (10U), she didn't hit very well from the right side of the plate. Because of this, and for a few other reasons as well, we decided to try...
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    When to let a new slapper .... Slap for the 1st time

    Immediately. If you wait until you think she is ready, then you will never let her do it.
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    Everyone Swings a 34"

    I am curious as to the result as well. DD is one of those that notices every little thing in her swing. Ask her for feedback on a new bat, and you will get an answer like "It's about a half-ounce lighter, and it balances about an inch closer to the knob than my Ghost." 🤔 The good thing is...
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    Everyone Swings a 34"

    I read somewhere that the most common length swung in college is 33". I can't remember what the most common weight, I am thinking 33 -9 might have been the most common bat, but I definitely remember 33".
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    Everyone Swings a 34"

    Wasn’t sure which “Hitting” forum to post this, so I’ll ask it here in the general forum. DD is starting her Freshman year on the college team. While at hitting practice, the coach says “The team will only be getting 34” bats.” The rationale is that, if you can get a 34” around on time, then...
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    Anyone use a Ghost Advanced that didn't break

    It cracked on that swing. I heard it. 😂
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    Coaches: Harsh Conditions Do Not a Great Garden Make

    Is it that the parents support these coaches, or do they think they are obligated to put up with it because "But, but, but...we play for the 10U Hittin' Kittins' Premier Platinum Select Gold National Team-Smith. Everyone wants to play for this team; We can't rock the boat!" I have never seen...
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    Anyone use a Ghost Advanced that didn't break

    DD's 33-10 is still intact. Every swing she takes, whether it's game, practice, or BP, is with this bat. And shhhhhhh 🤫 , don't tell anyone, but she hits dimpled machine balls with it too. 😱
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    How many players are too many?

    DD played on a team that carried four pitchers. The coach assigned games/innings for pool play before hand, so they knew what games and innings they were going to pitch before the tourney even started. Obviously, things can happen to throw off the schedule, but it was fair. During bracket...
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    How many players are too many?

    You cannot play a competitive schedule with just two pitchers. Additionally, your #3 needs to be better than "garbage inning" quality if you plan on having any success.
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    Scoring Disasters: The Flaws of Letting Unknowing Parents Keep Book

    How about those parents that are watching GC on their phone, while they're there watching the game live at the field? You gotta love it when they come up to you and argue how you "scored" a play, to the point where you can't follow along with subsequent plays because they just won't leave you...
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    Team USA!

    I think that there are going to be some upset people if team USA doesn't start hitting the ball more. Italy is arguably the weakest team in there, and we only beat them 2-0.
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    Scoring Disasters: The Flaws of Letting Unknowing Parents Keep Book

    Yes, this is 100% a hit in that situation. Not even debatable. Even if the fielder "looks back" the runner before throwing it is still a hit. The defense holding the ball doesn't automatically negate a hit. If the fielder doesn't have, or don't think they have a play, then it is a hit...
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    Umpire Beaten up

    Hopefully the attacker gets prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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    Lack of effort

    That's why I HATE it when someone asks "but did it touch their glove?" That is NOT the litmus test for scoring an error, but parents seem to think it is. SMDH

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