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  • Answered May 05, 2009 in Softball
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    Glenn Lopez asked:

    I'm tring to get my girls team high school to throw better and more accuret and have better attitudes

    David’s answer:

    As a high school coach myself I know what you're going through. First, you cannot control their attitudes, you can control your expectations which establishes what is acceptable and what is not. Being positive with each other again, they are kids and... Continue reading »

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  • Answered May 05, 2009 in Softball
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    Rickey & Cynthia Usumbura asked:

    how to get girls hitting fast pitch

    David’s answer:

    If your question is how do you teach them how to hit, my suggestion would be start slow. Have them work with things they are comfortable with. Use wiffle balls, plastic golf balls, tennis balls. These are tools that the kids will not be afraid of an... Continue reading »

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  • Answered May 05, 2009 in Baseball, Coaching
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    Trever Wagner asked:

    Looking for a drill that will help 8u players fielding move their feet on ball contact, especially outfielders.

    David’s answer:

    Use a racquetball racket and ball (especially with the outfielders). They will not be afraid of moving to the ball or catching fly balls. I have used this with the little kids all the way up to my high school team. This allows the kids (young and ol... Continue reading »

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  • Answered May 05, 2009 in Softball
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    Heather Mannion Lewis asked:

    How do i express my dissastisfaction to my daughters u12 rec coach when he asks girls to not come to games so that others can play more.....

    David’s answer:

    I ran a league for over 10 years and this believe it or not is not new to rec ball. As a league we decided to make the teams smaller in turn giving girls more time to play. How well do you know the coach? Does he have assistance? Does he want to win ... Continue reading »

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