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    Is there a softball bible?

    Thanks to everyone that responded
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    Camwood Program

    What is the Camwood program and how do I get in formation for my kids to use it.
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    Pocket Radar readings

    I go along with the idea that it has something to do with the batteries.
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    Let’s talk about "machine pitch-able" balls

    We had a three wheel machine for a while and it used a leather ball. The girls said that the balls stung their hands. That machine broke. We were then forced to use a Jugs machine and went with a dimpled ball. It was a Jugs 12 inch sting free dimpled machine ball. They cost about $69-79 per...
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    DD called off her HS coach's pitch....

    I agree that the catcher has a better view of what is going on. I'm more inclined to have the pitcher shake off the pitch because she is the one that is throwing it and if she doesn't feel comfortable throwing it she won't commit to it and that usually leads to a poorly thrown pitch. I would...
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    How to drag the field?

    I understand that if you work on the field before the game you would like it to look good at the start of the game, but it seems to me that the players need to get used to the field that they are going to play on, especially if they are the visiting team. Think about basketball, football...
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    Brands and style of leather softballs you use?

    I like to use the Wilson A 9011. I like the seams and it is a ball that I have used for over a year and it has been used in cages for batting practice and just the other day I'm noticing that some of the balls are getting a little lopsided from hitting the posts.
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    Cut offs

    I agree 100% with LEsoftballdad. I think if the ball is hit through the 5-6 hole you would end up with the ss going toward the third basebag and the third baseman going toward second so it would be very natural for them to just switch positions and be in position for the throw. I do not agree...
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    Front Toss

    I don't like side toss because to me it doesn't really make sense they are never going to see a ball coming from that direction. We do front toss at about 15-20 ft. and I do try to shoot it in there with some speed not a lot, but enough that they have to be ready. I've notice that most of our...
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    Pitching replant (crow hop)

    We had this happen to our pitcher in a tournament this fall the one ump said she was jumping or doing something illegal. He was nice he wasn't going to call it for some reason and then two hours later we playing another game and I was talking to the 1st base ump about what happened in the...
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    Reading the ball off the bat

    I like what John T. said and I also agree with Strike2. Once she sees the pitcher winding up she should be looking in the strike zone to see when the ball is hit. When the team takes batting practice on the field have her work on seeing the ball in the strike zone. After a while you will be...
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    Travel ball high school balance

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    Is there a "Softball Playbook"

    Is there a book that covers how to run your bunt defenses, 1st and 3rd defenses, cuts and relays and things like that?
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    Is there a softball bible?

    I'm a 75 year old grandfather who is helping coach an 18u team. I used to coach high school baseball and I'm wondering if there is a book that covers things like cuts and relays, bunt defenses, 1st and 3rd defenses. Ron Polk wrote a book called "Baseball Playbook" and it covered everything...
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    Demarini CF Reviews

    I agree 100% with "Gambler Bob." I noticed this past season that some of the northern schools were swinging Demarinin's. Specifically University of Michigan, I think the Ghost has a lot of pop but they have a history of breaking. So if you play in a northern area I think it would be wise to...
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    Clap bat

    They do have a thing called the Camwood bat. Mostly baseball players use them.
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    Playing time based on cheering

    I agree with the person that said to have your daughter try and talk to the coach. If that doesn't work I aslo agree with the person that said RUN. Is this a rec. team or a travel team? Between you and me I kind of think that maybe the coach chose the wrong sport. Maybe she should be...
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    Gasso on NIL

    I was watching a game the other day (I think it was the Kentucky game) and the #9 hitter had two home runs. So maybe she's finding her swing. At the same time I think there might have been another player that had 2 home runs and I think Oklahoma beat them quite handily. By the way, I was...
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    Using baseballs instead of softballs?

    I don't think it's a good idea to hit baseballs with a softball bat. Remember these babies can cost $300-450. I do like the idea of hitting a ball that is smaller than a softball. My granddaughter and I use tennis balls. I like the tennis balls because if you don't hit them square they don't...
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    Barely Any At Bats

    Find a team that she can start on or at least play 50% of the time. It has been my experience that if the kid isn't playing they aren't happy and the parents aren't happy and then the next thing you know she's thinking about quitting.

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