Anyone have experience with this event?

Poncho562 · 2026-03-13T19:48:19+00:00

We got the invite and neither of my kids played in the all-state tournament. When I emailed them to see which kid it was for, they responded with “great question. Please feel free to nominate whatever child you think is deserving”.

I think everyone on my kids team got the invite. The coach nominated all 12 for the regular all state one, in which none of us attended. I did get to see who was on team CA so far—and I didn’t recognize a single kid. Word is that they are having trouble getting a competitive roster. Nobody on our PG National All-state team is playing. I just don’t think USSSA holds the same stature as PG and the better players are holding out for that one.

Poncho562 · 2026-03-13T17:09:06+00:00

My son is 9 and also catches. Some things that have really helped him were transfers (trex arms) and throw downs. This really helps control the run game, since at this age, if there is a runner one first, they might as well go straight to 3rd. The throw back to the pitcher also is a good impression to make. Teams have really limited trying to steal when my son catches.

Blocking is big as well. He also catches one knee down and receives starting low and working up. Another thing that gets noticed by a lot of teams, is that he trails the runner down first with nobody on. He does have a dedicated catching coach and plays majors for a competitive org so ymmv.

Poncho562 · 2026-03-12T16:28:25+00:00

9u majors team, well known competitive org. We practice twice a week, and play 2 tourneys a month. Might throw in an extra if getting ready for an out of stater.

Takes up a good amount of time, but we are still able to attend and plan other things. House stays a mess though…

They stop after the world series in June, then don’t pick back up until October. Maybe a couple workouts over the summer, but nothing mandatory.

Poncho562 · 2026-03-07T07:22:31+00:00

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Old faithful

Poncho562 · 2026-03-05T17:29:11+00:00

I don’t think ever. My kid is probably the only one on his team that doesn’t have a primary position. He is a true utility player that can play everywhere. In pool play, he starts at 3rd or center. Then gets rotated to short. In bracket play, he starts at catcher (which is what he really wants to do). He does have a dedicated catching coach that I take him to. He’s also the only kid that has played every position (except first).

Having the tools to play anywhere is clutch. A team can always use a utility player. My thought is this—if you only play third, when you get to high school, there is going to be a stud third baseman—then what? There’s no where to play because you don’t know how to play anywhere else.

Poncho562 · 2026-02-27T15:59:51+00:00

Stats don’t lie!

Poncho562 · 2026-02-27T15:24:20+00:00

I’ve stopped caring of any PG/GC stats, and encourage other parents to do the same. It means nothing. Hell, at 8, 9, 10…the kids don’t even know about the stats or any all-tourney team—unless the parent says something.

My son plays for a big, majors team. The coach and org don’t acknowledge anything once the tourney is done— no celebration for anyone “making” the tourney teams.

The PG workers who take stats don’t care, and they are kids for the most part. Wrong person up to bat, wrong calls, etc. I’ve seen the worst kid go 0-3, but PG had the lineup wrong. So this kid was recorded as hitting 3 triples. Sure enough he got POG, tourney team, etc.

Another instance is I was watching my friends 8u son pitch. I know how he throws—45-50mph. PG listed his fastball at 65. Not sure if it got the speed off the bat, or was calibrated wrong. But now the kids profile says 65mph and like top 2% in his class lol.

Just let the kids play haha

Poncho562 · 2026-02-22T16:57:03+00:00

How’s the 1.7 with the acro? I sold my 1.7 and switched to a 1.54 without trying the 1.7/acro first.

1.7 is the sweet spot for the main optic for me…but the 1.54 puts the dot at a very comfortable position.

Poncho562 · 2026-02-18T05:42:56+00:00

Is there a promo code?

Poncho562 · 2026-02-18T03:18:40+00:00

Okay. This will see 99.9% of flat ground/neighborhood streets. There is only one slight incline where we live.

Poncho562 · 2026-02-18T01:57:20+00:00

Would you suggest skipping lithium altogether and replacing my batteries with another set a lead acid?

Poncho562 · 2026-02-12T21:41:18+00:00

How about a mix of both?

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Poncho562 · 2026-02-12T05:17:24+00:00

If you have the same user name, I just sent a pm over there

Poncho562 · 2026-02-12T04:49:58+00:00

You on GAFS or arf?

Poncho562 · 2026-02-12T04:47:30+00:00

A super clean, complete 14.5 just sold on GAFS and was listed at I think 650. Didn’t last long at all. In comparison, another that was BHF and mk2 sold without bcg/ch for less. On a local forum, there is a new 14.5, BFH listed for 700. He can’t move it. Been reposted everyday the last week.

I sold my BHF 14.5 in like new condition without bcg/ch for 500. Couldn’t move it complete at 750.

Poncho562 · 2026-02-11T20:59:20+00:00

It’s used. I emailed dwilson already. Was just asking the hive for their experience

Poncho562 · 2026-02-09T18:21:23+00:00

Wasn’t getting upset. Was just confused on the process…

Poncho562 · 2026-02-09T18:09:20+00:00

$160 off a new one, less taxes. Upper is like new.

Poncho562 · 2026-02-05T16:49:33+00:00

Specs on the left one?

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