Claire asked:

So is 5'2 short for a collage fastpitch softball pitcher?

Connie’s answer:

Good is Good, does not matter how tall or short you are.

Hannah Weitman asked:

how old do you have to be to be a coach

Connie’s answer:

Head Coaches must be 18, Assistants are usually at least 16

Sean O'hara asked:

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Connie’s answer:

Does depend on the coach, but SS really is the better choice when the throw is usually coming on the right side of the base and SS can reach out left and has a better angle. 2B player would be running to their right and have to turn left to catch the ... Continue reading »

Gary Albert asked:

How to coach a 12 year old cry baby?

Connie’s answer:

Take her to the side and talk. Let her know that she needs to become part of the team. Looks like she wants attention and she needs to know she will get the attention she desires by playing at her best instead of whining about things. Girls at this ... Continue reading »

Softball babe #55 asked:

I ama trying out for a traveling softball. What do you think I should work on before I try out? Thanks i made it on the team!

Connie’s answer:

Got a message that you made the team. Congrats!!!

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.....

Connie’s answer:

This person does not need to be a coach in my opinion. I see this time and time again. Coaches like this are only in it for themselves. Rec ball is all about learning. You Pay You Play. Rotation for all players and keeping a log of all games to ma... Continue reading »

Marin Kolstad asked:

Is there anybody who has made a B team and thought they were going to make an A team in softball? How did you deal with it?

Connie’s answer:

Yes this can be discouraging, but keep in mind if you would have possibly just made the A team you might not get hardly any play time. Hopefully on your B team you will get plenty of play time and improve for the next year and make the A team. Play t... Continue reading »

Softball babe #55 asked:

I ama trying out for a traveling softball. What do you think I should work on before I try out? Thanks i made it on the team!

Connie’s answer:

Most coaches look for a solid defensive player first. Yes you do need to be able to bat fairly well, because to win you must score, but defense is the main key. If you can play several positions rather than one you would be more of an asset to a team... Continue reading »

Stephanie Andrews Gilmore asked:

Years ago when I played ball our coach used something he called "amonia water" to keep us cool. Anyone knw where this can be found?

Connie’s answer:

You make it yourself, however I don't know the mixture, but I would think one part amonia to two parts water. You do want to be sure that you can smell the amonia, but not too strong. You keep colored towels soaking and when it is in the heat of the ... Continue reading »

Al Ciolek asked:

When is the desire for administrators to get games in and not have rainouts overridden by safety concerns?

Connie’s answer:

I agree with the above that all players should show up unless the coach calls and tells then the game has been canceled. Administrators have a very hard job and yes want to get the games in. Once the umpires arrive on the field and check the field (w... Continue reading »