Let me start off by saying I greatly appreciate umpires and realize that there is a shortage across the nation. Im also one of those that believe while umpires are human, they are the only ones on the field getting paid. In any other professions, if a job is not done correctly there are some...
Hello everyone, we had a tournament this weekend and I'd like some specific rules clarified. I searched USA softball rule book but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Im also exhausted from working at the tournament (our league's hosted All Star tournament) so its possible im...
Hello! I coach 12u and we are switching to wristband system. I made them on 'Never Miss a Sign.'
My question is, what's the best place to get wristbands from that would fit the size that that they make? Im looking for 3 compartment wristbands.
Also what what size should i get? I see everything...
Hello coaches! Looking for some input. I coach a mostly first year 12u team. During the fall one of my pitchers took a hard line drive off the knee against a very good hitting 2nd year 12u team. She has physically recovered from the injury no problem, but she has been having some mental...
Hello! I coach 10u and have a player that has a mental block turning up the speed on the base paths. Her form is more of a jog than a sprint which she is working on. She doesnt realize that she is moving slow most the time. On the flip side, when she is in the field and has to run a base runner...
Ive recently been seeing a lot of marketing from Monsta on the Hype bat. I dont know much about the company, but the warranty is attractive. Does anyone have any experience with these bats?
What are some of the key differences and hardest learning curves you noticed moving from 10u to 12u from both a players and coaches perspective? My daughter has played in some 12u games so I have some idea, but I'd like to hear what you all think. Thank you!
Hello, I am in Southern California. I have been coaching softball for 4 years now. Currently I coach a 10u select team & a 10u rec team. My daughter is 10 and she loves softball. She plays pitcher, corner infield & outfield. We have played/coached rec & travel before. Looking forward to being a...