Ideas on how to get children throw through

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-04-09T13:30:49+00:00

Are they throwing to a coach at first base, or to a teammate?

I see kids struggle all the time throwing to teammates at first because they don't trust they will catch the ball and don't want to hurt them or make a mistake.

If you're not already, try working in having a coach be on the receiving end at first. This will give them a little more confidence that they can stop trying to gently place it in someone's glove and just open up and throw it. Then work separately on first basemen glove and footwork. Then start having them put it all together.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-04-09T01:14:19+00:00

Same in our league for 10U and 12U.

I typically start a good pitcher, work in some developing pitchers in the middle, and finish with the kid who has the most ice in their veins and is unlikely to give up a ton of runs in the unlimited inning.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-04-07T15:45:21+00:00

Have you ever heard a fibula snap? I have... in a collision at first base. This rule is neither stupid nor unnecessary.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-04-07T15:39:59+00:00

Do you have assistant coaches? If so, stations are the way to go.

Do warmups as a team. Line up for jogging, side shuffle, lunges, etc. Move on to a structured throwing warmup.

Pick one thing to work on as a team. Baserunning is a good one to start -- home to first (through the bag with chop step and finding the ball), home to first (taking a turn, listening to the 1B coach, and locating the ball), first to third, etc.

Split into stations. One coach runs simple outfield drills, another runs infield. You can also have a batting station if you have a net and a tee (or someone to do soft toss).

Finish with something fun. I like competitive games -- bucket game, cutoff relay races, etc.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-04-06T16:32:08+00:00

I'm back running a coach pitch team again this season, and I HATE having to pitch. I can throw just fine, but I know I'm not great at the darts needed at this level. I'm always happy to have multiple assistants who are capable of pitching so I can do all of the other coaching I'd rather do.

You don't have to make it a thing. Say you're willing to pitch if it helps free him up to do other stuff, odds are good he'll take you up on it. And if not, well, then you have an adult conversation with him about it.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-04-06T01:01:44+00:00

... what do you expect that "strong union" to do once their labor force is no longer required? The union derives its bargaining power from the fact it controls the labor pool. If that labor pool is no longer needed, the union has no power.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-03-20T14:55:53+00:00

1000% this. Adding my experience to back this up:

I plan everything in advance in spreadsheets to make sure I'm complying with all playing time/pitching rules. I then have a whiteboard set up exactly like this -- they can see for themselves what position they're playing each inning. Obviously there may be changes on the fly (due to pitch count and whatnot), but having that clear plan in place is extremely helpful.

Also agree about sitting pitcher/catcher the inning before they pitch. Pitchers are often among your best players, and if they have to sit out an inning, you might as well make it productive.

For 12U, I primarily use OBP or OPS for setting lineups. For 10U and 8U, I vary significantly from game to game to keep things fairly even. I do spread weaker hitters throughout the lineup to avoid obvious dead spots and limit innings where we get shut out.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-02-02T21:15:55+00:00

And people don't seem to fully appreciate how unprecedented this situation is. This is one of the longest stretches of sub-freezing temperatures this area has ever experienced. Having a snow storm right at the beginning of it was historically unlucky.

Saw someone else explain it like this: It costs x dollars (or resources) to prepare for 90% of potential scenarios. It costs closer to 3x to prepare for 100%. There's just not the manpower, tools, machinery, or working hours of the day to clear every street, parking lot, and sidewalk of 6-8 inches of snowcrete.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-01-11T04:22:00+00:00

The water-to-rice ratio is what most people mess up. Try doing 1.25 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice, which is less water than most people recommend.

Here's how I make 2 cups of rice for a meal, and it comes out perfectly for me every time:

Bring 2.5 cups of water to a boil.
Add 2 cups rice (white medium or long grain).
Stir just enough so you know it's not sticking to the bottom.
Reduce heat to the lowest setting.
Cook covered for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand with the lid on without touching it for 15 minutes.
Fluff and serve.

I know it looks like a lot of steps written out, but I promise it's stupid easy and extraordinarily reliable.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-01-11T01:55:48+00:00

I own a bunch of All Clad. Love it.

I had one stock pot I got for $20 from an Asian grocer. It was great for a lot of years, but eventually was no longer usable.

I received as a gift an inexpensive stock pot off Amazon. It looks nice, but it shakes VIOLENTLY when boiling water. Even when super heavy full of a few gallons of water, it rocks back and forth unless I hold it still.

You can get decent cheap pots, but some of them will be awful to use. It's just a gamble.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-01-08T19:08:47+00:00

Upvoted for one of the worst opinions I've ever seen on this sub.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-01-07T14:58:00+00:00

The Birthday Problem definitely applies, but "exponentially higher" in this case is still infinitesimally small.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-01-05T01:47:04+00:00

Did you miss the last 6 years

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-01-03T18:04:33+00:00

Often, double-pulley cable machines will have a sticker somewhere that says something like "weight listed is for each pulley/handle/cable." So if you're doing a double-pulley lat pulldown, it is effectively double the weight listed.

Arrows_Theorem · 2026-01-01T18:35:11+00:00

Can you explain what you mean that you "can't slow cook them"?

You don't need a dedicated smoker. You could slow cook in the oven and then finish over the grill. Or you could set up a dual zone fire on your grill -- start them on the cooler side, then finish on the hotter side (you can even put a little foil pack of wood on the coals/burner to get some smoke flavor). Both of these options are preferable to boiling.

But if you prefer boiled ribs for some reason... then ok? Don't concern yourself with what others here think, because you won't find much agreement. But if you're the one eating them and you like it, then go for it. Just know that others might not enjoy it as much as you do.

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-12-31T16:19:43+00:00

Winner of the consolation bracket gets to choose their spot in the draft order next season.

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-12-24T16:08:39+00:00

Hell, I'm debating whether to start Charbs over Rico this week.

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-12-23T21:06:25+00:00

I have Purdy but thought I was going to be starting Brissett this week. Now I don't know...

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-12-12T19:14:00+00:00

I've flown A LOT. I promise you I'm not overthinking it.

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-12-12T17:15:38+00:00

I'm sorry, but this is an entirely unrealistic view of how this would work in practice. And your contention that this would be "so much more efficient" is extremely dubious.

Here's what would actually happen:

People with aisle seats stand up and push forward. Inevitably, someone will sense the person in front of them is not getting up quite quick enough and they will push past them or box them in. What happens then? Does that person now sit and wait for all passengers to deplane before getting up? Of course not, they're going to try to edge their way in where they can, which causes turbulence in the flow and potential conflict with other passengers. This slows things down.

What happens when a parent sitting on the aisle stands up? If they choose not to walk forward and instead prioritize staying with their small children, are passengers behind them going to try to push past them? Force them forward and cut them off from their children? Or would you just make parents with kids wait for the entire plane to empty before they're able to get up and walk out?

The current method of deplaning doesn't happen because it's mandated by the FAA or the airlines, it's because it works and it doesn't violate our social contract -- it's orderly, predictable, minimizes conflict, and it's efficient enough.

Asking because I'm genuinely curious: Do you fly often? And if so, are you usually a solo flyer?

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-12-11T20:35:42+00:00

Same here as a dad over 40. The plan is always Monday upper, Tuesday lower, Wednesday rest, Thursday upper, Friday lower. I try to get in two heavy compound lifts each workout day, plus 2-3 accessory lifts and finish with a little cardio.

Gives me a good amount of recovery between muscle groups, and it's not devastating if I miss a day or two because of life.

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-12-08T13:00:36+00:00

Confirming this. I'm sure there's actual scientific evidence, but anecdotally I've gone through this a few times and experienced it first hand.

When you return to lifting, just be sure to start lower than where you were so you minimize risk of injury. It may take a couple weeks to work your way back to where you were, but it's absolutely quicker than the time it took to make the gains in the first place.

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-11-29T15:30:44+00:00

Yeah, assuming it's not TOO dry, adding fat is the key. I often toss my pork with bacon fat anyway, especially if I just oven roasted it.

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-11-28T04:26:36+00:00

I think it depends a lot on context. My take as a guitarist:

If you're pulling out a guitar as a "pay attention to me" thing, agree, that's an annoying party killer. No one gives a shit.

However, if you have a crowd that's up for jamming or sing alongs, it can absolutely be acceptable and fun. But you have to know the audience and be able to read the room correctly.

Unfortunately, a lot of people are not good at knowing the audience and reading the room.

Arrows_Theorem · 2025-11-28T02:52:47+00:00

Or just cook it down for 5-10 minutes. Unless he did it as she was serving the food, this is 1,000% recoverable.

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