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    Force 3

    Has anyone tried the Force 3 catchers gear? They've got a great deal right now where you buy the mask and get the chest protector and shin guards for free? Has anyone tried their stuff...
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    What's similar to a 2018 grey ghost?

    Well, I think my daughter is about to go through her last 2018 ghost. We've had a few over the years. I know nothing will be exactly the same but what bat is going to be close to that same feel?
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    Careers for athletes?

    Anyone have thoughts about careers for girls who want to work with athletes for a living? The options I can think of are athletic trainer, physical therapy, coaching, sports nutrition, strength and conditioning coach. It seems like athletic trainers hardly makes any money unless you are with a...
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    How many catchers is too many?

    My daughter was offered a spot on a college team that plans on carrying 6 to 7 catchers. This seems like a lot. How many catchers is too many, and is there any advantage to carrying that amount of catchers?
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    Using cut off for HS age?

    I am curious on what the current thinking is on using cut offs when outfielders get to the age where they have a strong enough arm to make an accurate throw to home when there's a potential for a play at the plate? Should an outfielder still have to hit a cut off (which seems like it takes more...
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    Playing club ball in college?

    Does anyone have any experience with playing club softball in college? Wondering what the level of play is like? Do they practice year around?
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    Recruiting - how much does coach watch you play?

    I'm curious about how much a college coach watches a girl they're considering recruiting? For instance, one coach has come to 2 of DDs games but has only stayed 2 innings each time. Is that typical? Can they see everything they need to in just a couple innings? I had thought they would stay for...
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    Amount of time for a team break?

    What's the typical amount of time for a high school age travel team to take a break from practices? On the teams we've been on, they've usually taken December off. The team DD's on now takes off 3 months. I think breaks are great and necessary but 3 months when they're all in the prime...
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    Questions to ask when subbing

    If a coach asks you to sub for a tournament, what questions would you ask? This would be a 9 hour drive for us so quite a commitment in time and money.
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    Recruiting - should this video be used?

    Would love some thoughts on if this video should be used for DDs highlights from last weekend (she's playing 3rd base in this video). She's unsure because she fell, I think it's still a good play and shows good recovery. So should we use it or lose it? (For reference she's looking at D3s and NAIA's)
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    USA qualifier - skill level?

    What's the skill level like at USA qualifiers? Are they usually A level teams competing? We hardly have any USA qualifiers around here so DD has never played in one before
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    PGF Nationals approximate cost

    Can anyone share about how much they spent going to PGF Nationals? I realize that will vary because of airfare but how much did hotels food and everything else run you? DD is considering switching teams to a team that goes, but I'm wondering financially if it's worth the cost of going to...
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    Knee health

    Just wondering if anyone would like to discuss knee health in catchers and how to prevent issues? Are there any recommended supplements? Do most catchers when they get older end up getting arthritis or other knee issues? 16 yo DDs knees pop a lot, but she has no pain. Is the popping pretty...
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    Webgem for glove storage?

    Does anyone have any thoughts on using the webgem? It's pricey, $100 for what looks like just a piece of plastic. DD currently puts a softball in her glove, wraps it, and keeps it in her helmet. But her new glove will be double hinged and I was reading that keeping a softball in it will turn it...
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    When softball's not fun anymore

    A few nights ago, 15 year old DD came and told me "it's just not fun anymore" while crying. Quite a bit came out about this being a game of failure and how hard that is, the anxiety of trying to be perfect, how much normal teenage stuff she misses out on because of softball (dances, getting...
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    Catchers mitt for 15yo

    We'll probably need to buy DD another glove soon. When she started catching a year and a half ago we bought her a liberty advanced which she's liked, but it's starting to get floppy and we're ready for a step up. Mostly debating between a HOH (DD absolutely loves her HOH fielding glove) and the...
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    Practicing with a college team

    DD, a sophomore, has been communicating with some college coaches regularly. She's unable to make a prospect day at one of the colleges due to playing in a showcase that weekend so the coach (NAIA school) invited her to come practice with the team. DDs a little anxious about being the only high...
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    What to do during long practices?

    15 yo DD is now on a team that is an hour away and has 2 practices a week, one is 3 1/2 hours long and the other is 2 1/2 hours long. I'm trying to figure out how to use all of that free time. I could go grocery shopping if I bring a large cooler with me, but I'm wondering what other people have...
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    Pitching coach document?

    I remember seeing one time here a document that had a list of pitching coaches on it, some were members here and others were coaches people knew that taught IR Does anybody know what I'm talking about and have a link to it? My search is coming up empty. Have a friend who's looking for one in...
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    College camp advice

    What kind of tips do you have for attending a college camp? DD emailed the coach about a week ago to let him know she was coming. Should she try to find the coach when she gets there and introduce herself, or will he have too much going on with camp getting ready to start? Is it better to wait...

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