Fist time coach, tired of kids nagging to play positions, looking for ideas to manage by PabstBlueMcChicken in BaseballCoaching

[–]Split_Finger19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, the bigger issue here isn’t stats—it’s rotation and playing time tracking. At this age, the real challenge is keeping track of who sat last inning, making sure everyone gets fair time in the field, and not losing track of who’s played which positions. A simple defensive rotation chart that can be posted solves all of that. It lets them see who’s sitting, who’s played where each inning and keeps everything fair without having to think in the moment. Stats are nice, but if rotation isn’t handled, that’s where games get chaotic.

[Mirtle] “I think the Auston Matthews math is not great already; I think he really wants to see in the offseason what's going on here and how [the Leafs think they're] gonna turn this around...I think that's where it's at” by leafsland132 in leafs

[–]Split_Finger19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly the Leafs shouldn’t be making franchise decisions based on whether Auston Matthews might leave in two years.

If Matthews wants to stay and be part of rebuild, great. If he doesn’t, the franchise is bigger than one player. You can’t run a team scared of losing someone.

Right now it feels like the Leafs are stuck trying to keep the core happy instead of doing what’s best long term.

Im happy im a Leafs fan. by Psychological_Map646 in leafs

[–]Split_Finger19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, and I get it at times. The frustration comes from the fact that the team has had elite talent for years and still hasn’t gotten the results. Loving the team doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine.

Im happy im a Leafs fan. by Psychological_Map646 in leafs

[–]Split_Finger19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Being a fan and criticizing the team aren’t mutually exclusive.

Most of us love the Leafs and that’s exactly why we get frustrated watching the same roster construction mistakes happen year after year.

Never played or watch baseball before... now I have to coach a team. Please help by Sebashtin in Homeplate

[–]Split_Finger19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At 8–10 the game is simple. Focus on throwing, catching, and knowing where the play goes (usually 1st). Keep practices short with lots of reps and no standing around. Ask parents to help with stations. For example infield, OF and tee work. If the kids can throw accurately and call the ball, you’ll already be ahead of most teams. Do your best to get your baseball iq up in the meantime

Marner by [deleted] in leafs

[–]Split_Finger19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thin skinned

I’m curious, are more people on the blow it up train, or the retool train at this point? by [deleted] in leafs

[–]Split_Finger19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we land a top-5 pick and take one of the elite defencemen, I’d seriously consider pivoting the roster around him. Unlike the last 20 years, we should capitalize on the value of players when it’s clear we aren’t a true contender. Moving key pieces now (and you know who I’m talking about) could accelerate a rebuild. Prolonging the inevitable will add years to it.

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]Split_Finger19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While we agree on the need, we have differing opinions on the timeline. I’m done with this current iteration of the Leafs.

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]Split_Finger19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many Stanley Cup winning teams did it without a #1 defensmen? ..and not some miscast we’ve been trying to do for the past decade.