Backyard Rookie
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Shashwat Baxi answered “how to get in the them” He said:
I don't understand the question... Please rephrase the question! :-)
October 20, 2009 -
Shashwat Baxi answered “During practice, I do my best and I'm good when we scrimage. But during games, I freak out and I don't do as well. How can I overcome this p” He said:
This is a problem that many athletes initially deal with, because they are afraid of messing up in front of their coach and everyone else watching. I would suggest talking to your coach and asking for his or her advice. Secondly, the main thing that I ... Continue reading »
October 20, 2009 -
Shashwat Baxi answered “if you are playing softball for middle school what do the coaches expect in other places” He said:
Got it. When I was in middle school, in CT, middle school sports were pretty competetive. It is difficult to make the team, depending on how many people show up and what their skill level is. We had cuts in our programs, because we had some very skille... Continue reading »
October 19, 2009 -
Shashwat Baxi answered “I have a torn rotater cup in my right shoulder. Does that mean my softball career is over?” He said:
I think that you mean rotator cuff. If that is the case, then I would agree with Toby in his advice. It will take a lot of rehab to bring you back to the level of play that you may want. Playing first base allows you to very rarely make throws, but hit... Continue reading »
October 19, 2009 -
Shashwat Baxi answered “If i have been playing basketball since I was 4 years old and my favorite sport is basketball. Will I make ''A'' team for 7th grade this yea” He said:
This seems to be a hot topic for a lot of middle school aged athletes. There is no way for anyone to know if you will make the team. It really depends on a number of factors. You may be a great player and easily make the team, depending on your own ski... Continue reading »
October 18, 2009 -
Shashwat Baxi answered “I can play basketball to the best of my ability on the street but when I play organized basketball like in a league I can't play as good.” He said:
Street ball is a lot different than organized basketball. The mentality of the game is much different. When you say that you can't play as well in a league, what do you mean? Some players have a hard time working within the framework of a 5-man team an... Continue reading »
October 18, 2009 -
Shashwat Baxi answered “if you are playing softball for middle school what do the coaches expect in other places” He said:
I also was puzzled by your question. Middle school programs are very different, based on where you play in the country. Some middle schools do not allow for their players to play on any other teams, for fear of injury or becoming worn down. However, th... Continue reading »
October 18, 2009
