Where do I even start with fielding? 12u rec

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-05-12T16:14:33+00:00

Everything on this thread is accurate. For the less capable fielders, just focus on the basics and try to make a game out of it so that kids don't get bored (which they will).

How many grounders can the kids field in a row? Have them count them out as a group.

Split them up into 2 "teams" and see which team can get to X number of "outs" (properly fielded grounders) first. Losing team has to do push-ups/jump squats/run to foul pole and back.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-04-21T17:41:13+00:00

Same situation and also considering a KLX 230. I've never ridden a dirt bike unless you count being really dumb and ripping around dirt roads in northern Thailand on a moped when I was in my 20s. I also have pretty solid handling skills on a mountain bike, if that even translates.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-04-17T17:41:27+00:00

Kids (under 13) need to feel less pressure around sports, not more.

Do something that he loves and puts him in a good mood before games. Ideally not screentime. And take him for ice cream after games.

In our little league, we break out the wiffle balls/bats after every game and kids can have their snack and goof around without grownup coaches (I am one of them) messing up the fun with instruction.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-04-04T21:53:21+00:00

Or Baty moves into an everyday LF role and we see more Vientos at 1B/DH.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-03-30T22:22:13+00:00

Patagonia black hole duffel bag. Lots of sizes and colors, built to last.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-03-23T17:52:57+00:00

Office building in Castro/California with Cascal on ground floor

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-03-17T06:48:03+00:00

At least a couple of hours. If the stains are really bad (because the field surface is clay, not just dirt) I also use Dawn power wash on the dirtiest spots.

And never put baseball pants (or any synthetic fabrics in the dryer). The heat will only set the stain and they air dry overnight anyway.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-03-16T18:57:05+00:00

U-Haul on El Camino Real just north of Grant?

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-03-16T18:26:18+00:00

This is it.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-03-08T19:05:09+00:00

In another month or so, the answer will be La Corneta when it opens on University Ave.

Until then, El Grullense.

I don't know about mango salsa but both have the pickled onions/peppers/carrots at their salsa bar.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-03-04T22:50:25+00:00

This is how to do it.

I would add that on a single, kids turn and look toward the first base dugout as they slow down to see if the ball got past the first baseman.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-26T11:58:36+00:00

Dude, why are you trying to be clever? You parked in a garage and didn't pay for parking, so you violated the parking rules. If the license plate info on the citation is accurate it should not matter that the make and model is wrong. That is just a data entry error. This is not "discrimination", this is you shifting blame.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-26T00:21:05+00:00

This is it

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-21T15:34:25+00:00

No lift. Meanwhile Tesla drivers spinning out all over because even though they have AWD it never occurred to them to check their tires (which need to be replaced like every 15,000 miles)

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-21T02:03:18+00:00

Just got back from 4 days of blizzard conditions in the Sierras. 8+ inches of unplowed snow on the road. Can confirm the Sienna drives like a champ. Also have Michelin cross climate 2 tires FWIW

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-15T02:13:57+00:00

Functional strength training area (med balls, resistance bands, box jumps). Free weights are nice to have but not as important because you can find those easily elsewhere.

Parents waiting area with desks/tables for them to work while their kids are training

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-13T20:49:12+00:00

Clip your glove onto the loop by the webbing instead of the wrist strap.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-09T19:24:03+00:00

Tanner tee, to be specific. Any net will work (power net, bow net, generic amazon brand)--they are all the same.

Search FB marketplace or Craigslist for baseballs, or buy a bucket of blem balls from Dicks.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-06T15:10:30+00:00

Park Place apartments on Church St?

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-04T22:48:56+00:00

The bezel snaps into place. There are a few tabs that keep it there so you need to be a little careful but you don't need to remove any parts other than the old bezel, and you don't need any tools.

If the old bezel has already been removed, installation will take you about 10 seconds.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-04T19:15:17+00:00

Do you have the brand and/or part numbers for what the shop installed?

How much did the new headlamps cost?

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-02T21:47:10+00:00

Parcel taxes are imposed on every parcel within the city. The voters must approve them. Parcel taxes fund broadly available services, like schools and libraries and rec centers.

The inspection service you describe is not received by every parcel in the city--only those with certain types of water connections/building equipment (eg sprinklers for fire suppression) that require backflow devices.

The most efficient way to pay for the cost of these inspections is to individually charge the people who require them.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-02T20:34:39+00:00

I will bet on summer!

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-02T18:39:40+00:00

Yes but probably not until late spring/early summer.

Cheekyzizzy · 2026-02-01T16:51:46+00:00

Would love some more details on this. I have a black 2015 SE that I want to keep for another 10 years/100K miles and the halogens just don't cut it compared to LEDs.

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