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17 Inches…. | Softball is For Girls
We have been doing this youth softball thing for a long time now. And it doesnt matter whether you have a child that plays softball, lacrosse, baseball – one who plays in the band, or who is a spelling bee champion. This post applies. (This is gratefully shared by the Clinton Hitters Club from Facebook) …
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Should Pitchers Throw Batting Practice?
This is one of the most common fan questions we get in regard to pitching. It comes in several forms. The first being, “Our pitchers dont throw batting practice during team practice. Shouldn’t our team learn to hit off live pitching?” The second being, my daughter throws multiple times per week, and then at practice…
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Things only a Fastpitch Catcher Would Understand…
Being brave enough to sit behind the dish, is no easy task. Basically, you are inches away from some chick swinging a bat in your face, are being hovered over by an umpire, are the protector of home plate (which means some folks will try to take you out), and have to squat down in…
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Any Coaches Favorite Player – Makensie Foreman
This weeks softball player of the week Coaching girls can be a hard thing. Coaching girls that you absolutely think the world of, that show character, have self-worth, and are dedicated to working hard – however is a gift. At the end of the day,they end up teaching YOU more about life and this sport,…
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She Thinks We’re Just Playing Softball | softball is for girls
**NEW** CHECK OUT THE BRAND NEW SHIRTS UP AT THE STORE I can remember the unveiling. Cutting open a cake many many years ago, revealing a robust pink cake. It’s a girl. I was having a girl. I honestly didn’t know what to think. Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t disappointed. Just terrified.…
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Why I Wish She Wore a Facemask – A fanshare
My name is Zoe, and I am 16 year old fastpitch player. I am a power hitter. I normally hit in the 3-5 spot, because my coaches pretty much trust me to hit the ball HARD, and move runners around. When I am not hitting, I play catcher and as you may know, I wear…
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The Final Chapters – Millie 19 & 20
Part 19 Cooler weather. The dark period. Somehow, this year it seemed more dark than ever. Chillier. The leaves crunching under my feet seemed so loud. Summer had ended. I walked up to the front door of Coach Mike’s house just as the sun was setting. A perfect and inviting wreath hung on the door,…
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How Not to Freeze Your A$$ OFF!
It is absolutely no fun watching your kid play if you are freezing your bootie off. We got the bomb diggity of products that will keep you warm!
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Travel Ball in the Early 80’s | Softball is for Girls
Sat around thinking about all the things….all THINGS we as parents do to enable them to play their sports. Travel ball, in nearly every sport is now the ‘norm.’ Where I grew up, there was no such thing as travel ball, unless you counted taking the game to another weed infested field in a neighborhood…
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The Final Chapters – Millie 19 & 20
Part 19 Cooler weather. The dark period. Somehow, this year it seemed more dark than ever. Chillier. The leaves crunching under my feet seemed so loud. Summer had ended. I walked up to the front door of Coach Mike’s house just as the sun was setting. A perfect and inviting wreath hung on the door,…
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Millie (Explaining Mama)
The thing about broken people is that they don't need OUR forgiveness. They need their own. There is a big misconception about all of that. My mama was not a bad person, not a bad mother. I know what you are thinking.
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How Not to Freeze Your A$$ OFF!
It is absolutely no fun watching your kid play if you are freezing your bootie off. We got the bomb diggity of products that will keep you warm!
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Travel Ball in the Early 80’s | Softball is for Girls
Sat around thinking about all the things….all THINGS we as parents do to enable them to play their sports. Travel ball, in nearly every sport is now the ‘norm.’ Where I grew up, there was no such thing as travel ball, unless you counted taking the game to another weed infested field in a neighborhood…
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The Final Chapters – Millie 19 & 20
Part 19 Cooler weather. The dark period. Somehow, this year it seemed more dark than ever. Chillier. The leaves crunching under my feet seemed so loud. Summer had ended. I walked up to the front door of Coach Mike’s house just as the sun was setting. A perfect and inviting wreath hung on the door,…
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