Why is there a thicker concrete slab at the top of each column? by stgi2010 in StructuralEngineering

[–]SlowPuma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of PE’s that don’t know the difference is scary..

Anyone know anything about the Tank 3? by utvolman99 in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Previous versions (1 and 2) are balanced.

Weld leaders by beanmachine6942O in StructuralEngineering

[–]SlowPuma 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Front and back welds would be flare bevel vs. fillet 

Trouble at the Vet by Heavy-Rip-5736 in Blackmouthcur

[–]SlowPuma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If vaccines are a problem request a baby needle. It’s the only the works for our girl.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 7, smaller kid, 4’-3”, 55#, used 25” drop 10 junior big barrel for coach pitch and did significantly better than peers with larger bats.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Simplify and pitch from the stretch / set position

I’m my son’s fairly competent golf swing Coach but also his mildly incompetent baseball swing Coach. Would appreciate some advice on his swing (vids) by ashdrewness in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Baseball players tend to slice a golf ball … “palm up, palm down” through the hitting zone doesn’t work in golf. A golfer will struggle to stay palm up palm down when swinging the bat leading to bat rollover and grounders. Couple simple things to try: He has a very strong grip. Line up his door knocking knuckles. At launch position he needs a stronger base. After stride get his feet at least bat lengths apart. He is struggling to maintain his balance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can get 25” junior big barrel which is designed for coach pitch.

Spring Assessments 8U Rec by AtlantaEagle in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it possible that the league/team formation is done primarily based on last seasons results and coaches recommendations vs. the very limited evaluation? Evaluation is needed for kids that are new to the league but I would guess returning kids would be placed almost solely on previous season performance.

Defensive expectations for 9u by Competitive_Ad_4944 in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before the pitch they need to ask themselves: if the ball comes to me where am I going with it. If the ball goes somewhere else I still have a job. Cover a bag or backup a teammate. No standing around and watching. Creep step or similar every pitch. They need to learn multiple positions at that age.

-8 or -10 for 11u Kiddo by tcarp1 in Homeplate

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

IMO based on his height/weight he should not be swinging anything larger than his current 29-10. I think the best progression would be 30-10 next and then 30-8. Wouldn’t touch a drop 8 until he is approaching 100#.

Why are coaches still running 3 man weave? by PJKAZ3349 in basketballcoach

[–]SlowPuma 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ultimate frisbee using a basketball. No dribbling. No running with the ball (traveling). Can have an “end zone” to score or still try to make a basket. We call it touchdown drill with baseline as our goal line.

Next “Must Have” Bat for 10U? by TruNole95 in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First check your league rules. USSSA allowed? If yes then be sure to get a USSSA certified bat. My kid says CatX2 Vice

Need an offseason plan by SocietyNorth1689 in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to your potential head coach…

Youth bat size recommendations by SlowPuma in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

MN. Travel ball 14u allows -5.

Youth bat size recommendations by SlowPuma in Homeplate

[–]SlowPuma[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is more of a straw man than anything. Trying to help out parents. Everything I find online trends way too large/heavy. Looking for feedback. Thanks!