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Length or weight when "sizing up"?
In your opinions, does bat weight or length have a more dramatic effect on swing? Would you be more comfortable going from a 31/21 to a 32/22 or 31/22?- CoachJ5513
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- Forum: Softball Hitting Practical
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Who's call is it anyway?
In a two umpire game. Runners on 2nd & 3rd Field umpire positioned behind shortstop Line drive hit to shallow center runner on third returns to bag then advances toward home prior to catch CF mades sliding catch and throws to third ?1) Is field umpire in correct position? ?2) Who has the...- CoachJ5513
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- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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looking for 12u catcher in TX
Team Worth 98 looking for a 12u bracket catcher for the spring and fall seasons. We will play at least 2 tournaments a month March - July and Sept. thru November. If interested or for more details contact me at: Justin Pierce - head coach - 9037541496 or email teamworth98@yahoo.com- CoachJ5513
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- Forum: Announcements
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Courtesy runners (USFA)
Championship game last night had this come up. (USFA) Having big inning with just a few minutes left. Rule states last batted out is courtesy runner for P/C if no subs. Pitcher gets on, last batted out is catcher. Cannot ( or don't have to..?) use catcher for courtesy. Previous batted out is on...- CoachJ5513
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- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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Camps, Clinics, Instructors...
Does anyone know of any good camps or personal instructors for an entire team... 1) hitting 2) slap & bunting 3) catching Either the end of this year or prior to March next year... We are located in East Texas (2hrs from Dallas, 4hrs from Houston, 1 hr from Shreveport, La)- CoachJ5513
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- Forum: Softball Training
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Playing Dixie League baseball through 10u
I live in rural east texas. I have noticed that alot of girls will play baseball until 10-12yrs old before making the transistion to fastpitch. Do you think there is any benefit in doing this? Historically, baseball has had much better fundamental coaching (locally). My 12yo DD has always...- CoachJ5513
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- Forum: Coaching Softball
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Weight, Strength training
I was wondering if any of you have any advice concerning weight training for pitchers? Should pitchers be involved in the same weight training program as non-pitchers? Is there certain exercises they should avoid? Are there any exercises that would specifically increase Velocity? Do any of...- CoachJ5513
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Force out?
SS makes diving attempt at line drive, but winds up trapping ball. Runners on 1st and 3rd, 2 out. From her hands and knees dives and touches bag with her throwing hand (ball in glove). Umpire calls girl safe because base was tagged with bare hand and not ball. I argued that you don't have to...- CoachJ5513
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- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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10u team in Carthage, Texas looking for pitcher
10U team based in Carthage, Tx. Team consists of great bats and defense, but lack that "stud" in the circle. Looking for someone who is dedicated and doesn't mind a little offense to support her. For details, contact: Kip Harkrider - 903-503-8494 -or- Shane Courtney - 903-754-0888- CoachJ5513
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USFA tournament at Lear Park in Longview, TX
If any of you are looking for a tournament on Nov. 6, you should take a look at this one. Lear Park consists of 8 fields that are only a few years old. Lots of $$ spent on this facility in recent years and it is NICE! I am not affiliated with the tournament, but I would like to see it be really...- CoachJ5513
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