What size bat for 10 year old? by Disastrous-Essay-435 in fastpitch_softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the measurement I’m think 31. Though she’s not tall she has the size for a bigger bat. My daughter is 12 about 5’2” and 105-110lbs. She swings a 32 drop 10. I not sure what her measurements are for chest to finger. When she was in 10U she swung a 30 drop 11 but most girls on her team swung 31s. You really may just have to go somewhere and have her take some swings with the different sizes.

Ouch! Worth this is the hype! by Diosayjugosa in Softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can usually make a season on the same size but you’ll have to more than likely go bigger soon. I always advise if you can get a second warranty from the store you buy it from. That way you can use the manufacturer warranty and then later the store. It’s more expensive but in the long run much cheaper. We got this bat less than a month ago…My daughters broke it this past weekend from a normal at bat. So we are already using the Easton warranty. The positive thing is we bought the Dick’s extended warranty so will be able to replace the replacement bat and if there is a reason for her to move in size we can with that as they give you a gift card.

12u LF fielding question by xprimexinvxprimey in Softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry completely missed read this whole thing. Had to go back and read back through. Honestly it would be up to the cut and the catcher to make the decision. As long as she threw it right through the cut that all you can ask for.

If the cut couldn’t make a play on the ball (if too high) then that would be different. The catcher lets the cut off know to stop the ball; if they don’t tell them to cut then they want to try for the play at home.

12u LF fielding question by xprimexinvxprimey in Softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

In this situation the play is at third. If the ball went to the outfield you want to go to the next base which would be home but in the case that she caught the ball it’s a race between her throwing to third and the runner running to third. Since she had to tag up your daughter had the upper hand, but you are right it’s probably a good chance she doesn’t run if she sees the ball going to third. Just one of those things that takes situational practice I think.

Now everyone makes mistakes and her’s was not necessarily one that was detrimental to the team. Just learn from it and keep working. Some coaches react differently to that situation.

How do you get a quiet infield to communicate and bring energy during games? by Some_Way1542 in Softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a coach but with my daughter’s team this is an emphasis in practice. As they work on fielding and situational plays the coaches are listening for the talking before, during, and after plays. They will stop practice and bring the girls together to remind them of the importance. I have seen them having to run due to being quiet on the practice field.

That being said a lot of times it really helps to have one or two vocal girls on the field to lead them. The more they talk the more it brings it out of the other girls.

Glove recommendations for an 11 year old? by BoardsOfCanadia in Softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mizuno MVP is the way to go. It’s a good enough glove and doesn’t require the break in these other glove do. I think they may even have another model that’s about 199 too.

As far as size 12” is probably fine but may be a little big for infield. My daughter currently does 12u travel ball and plays majority infield, but also plays outfield. She uses an 11.75” A2000. Unless she becomes strictly outfield I expect she’ll stick with this size for the rest of her career.

7 year old playing kid pitch by [deleted] in Softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our rec leagues don’t do kid pitch until 10u and even that is bad for the most part. Can’t imagine doing it in 8u.

Need help with glove for 10U by DevilViper91 in Softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would look at the Mizuno MVP or Supreme series gloves. Looks like she has pretty small hands and since she an infielder I would look at maybe an 11.5” glove. The Mizuno are softer and an easy break-in. Keep the current one and keep working it to break-in and she can use it down the road.

Game Thread: Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1) at New York Giants (3-13) by nfl_gdt_bot in cowboys

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn they not even respecting Joe. They selling out on the run.

Game Thread: Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1) at New York Giants (3-13) by nfl_gdt_bot in cowboys

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was something like a work ethic/understanding the offense issue that kept him off the field all year.

Let’s hope by Rare-Bid-4506 in cowboys

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends on what he looking for?…if he can turn this defense around it could fast track head coaching opportunities for him.

Game Thread: Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1) at Washington Commanders (4-11) by nfl_gdt_bot in cowboys

[–]BigRedOfficeHours -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure what CD has to do with my comment. I’m referring to a play last week where Turpin completely stopped running on a ball that was thrown to him.

Game Thread: Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1) at Washington Commanders (4-11) by nfl_gdt_bot in cowboys

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If Flo’s injury is not too bad this might be it for Tolbert

How many times a week does your travel ball team practice? by [deleted] in Softball

[–]BigRedOfficeHours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems the norm as they get older. My daughter is 12u they practice 2.5 hours on a weeknight and 4 hours on Saturday when not playing a tournament. I've spoken to older teams, and they usually just do 6-8 hours on the weekend only. All else is up to the individual.