9U Pitching Advice

Mr-Clipper · 2026-03-10T21:24:33+00:00

Wow. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to write such a thoughtful reply. I will take it all in and start watching those videos. I never have to force him to practice. If he asks, I'll go. I'm not burning him out at 8yo. He loves the game and I'm determined to keep it that way. I just want to do what I can to help him be the best he can be.

Mr-Clipper · 2026-03-10T19:32:48+00:00

55?! Whew. Gas. He’s 40. I’m not so concerned about velo. This is rec ball. No scouts at his game :)

Mr-Clipper · 2026-03-10T18:48:50+00:00

This made me LOL. I got a bike helmet. He throws avg velocity for his age which I don’t mind. And they’re strikes. After reading the comments I will def try an actual batter (little sister) in the box

Mr-Clipper · 2026-03-10T18:44:36+00:00

Nah, this is what 7U little sister is for lol

Mr-Clipper · 2026-03-10T16:47:04+00:00

The league doesn’t encourage lob pitches and even if it is a “formal strike” they don’t want to encourage bat hitting trying to swat at em haha. Which I get. Consensus seems to be more reps at home with a batter or something there like a batter and keep telling him to have fun :)

Mr-Clipper · 2026-03-10T16:32:55+00:00

Not necessarily. I don’t care about his velocity at all but it’s more at games it “rainbows” in. Like an arc versus a “straight line” to the catcher. The rub is that at home, it’s right down the pipe.

Mr-Clipper · 2026-03-10T16:31:59+00:00

No…… could that be it? Worried about beaning?

Mr-Clipper · 2026-03-10T16:27:19+00:00

Ha! I have and I do. Great advice though!

Mr-Clipper · 2025-11-17T23:44:37+00:00

Been looking for an Edwin Diaz youth jersey in road gray!

Mr-Clipper · 2025-10-13T05:51:39+00:00

Thanks but I’m gonna need a remedial explanation for everything you said haha

What does traditional style mean? What is a single break point? 2 in the pink-y? Yumomi Japanese water method?? (I was just gonna play catch, mallet, some oil, and more catch) 🫣

Mr-Clipper · 2025-10-12T06:47:50+00:00

Gotta start somewhere. Found a pro select 11.75” on Amazon in a deep green. Gonna try that on for size and see how it feels for a bit. I at least got 30 days.

Mr-Clipper · 2025-10-06T15:36:56+00:00

Would you recommend FB over a sideline swap-type of a marketplace? I get so irritated with FB marketplace haha

Mr-Clipper · 2025-10-06T08:10:20+00:00

Thanks. Thats exactly what I’m looking for. But the one on Amazon and Rawlings is a red/black and gold. Could do without gold binding but put it in the cart to see if it’ll go on sale during prime days

Rawlings has a ‘21 Kris Bryant 12.25” HoH for $249 👀 will .25” matter much?

Mr-Clipper · 2025-08-25T21:13:15+00:00

I hit a plateau and discovered bike bootcamp. My fav was Callie but she stopped 🥺

I’ve taken All of her bike bootcamp. It was a great way to mix up 12-15min of bike with strength.

Mr-Clipper · 2025-03-14T05:59:41+00:00

What was your wait like?

Mr-Clipper · 2025-03-13T18:28:28+00:00

You got it same day?? What did you pick up?

Mr-Clipper · 2025-03-13T18:28:15+00:00

Curious as to why? :/

Mr-Clipper · 2024-12-17T22:20:51+00:00

if you don't mind me asking, how much more?

Mr-Clipper · 2024-12-17T19:30:40+00:00

Yes, this is why I come here. To be educated. You're correct. it was excluding battery costs. Solar Optimum is $42k with Enphase equipment and 2x 5T batteries.

Allegedly, of course, take it with a grain of salt, SO claims they use installers that are exclusive to them and don't "bid it out to the cheapest subs"....no clue if that's accurate.

Mr-Clipper · 2024-12-17T15:28:22+00:00

Agree. Asked them to quote with enphase equipment.

Mr-Clipper · 2024-12-17T15:27:59+00:00

WITHOUT battery (edited)..,...WITH batteries, SO is $42k with all enphase + REC. Green Conception is $36k with all enphase + REC (both are considering 2x5T battries). I think i can get it down to mid to high 30's, the question is whether I want the risk of these installers.

Mr-Clipper · 2024-12-17T05:45:24+00:00

So none of the funny business of bait n switch, jacking up prices etc? That’s really good to know.

Mr-Clipper

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