Tagged With "baseball batting"
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2013 RIP-IT Prototype Air BBCOR
Well, my son loved the 2012 Prototype II last year until the end-cap flew off. Returned the bat for a refund.They say they have fixed the problem so we will give it another go. Should have the bat soon and will let you know how my son likes it. He...
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Bat Decertified
Just got this from NFHS:Reebok Vector TLS 32" non-wood baseball bat has been decertified.
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2009 World Wood Bat 17U in ATL
Texas will be well represented in Atlanta:Marshalls Black/GoldStixTeam DeMariniRaysTitansPanthersPatriotsTigers 16/17DBAT 16/17Pool play is Tue-Sat. Pool winners advance to championship bracket play Sun-Mon.Schedule can be found ...
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bat speed
does anybody know any good training exercise to develop bat speed and ball distance?
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Players Wanted Wood bat baseball and living in the Portland OR Area 18+
Play Baseball in Portland this SummerSemi-Pro, College and Adult Teams 22 Games Played in Historic Sckavone Stadium, Walker Stadium Portland and Volcanoes Stadium in KeizerAre you a Graduating Varsity High School or College Baseball player with a...
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Is this Ump wrong?
So my team and I are playing a summer ball game, and I'm batting second... so as our leadoff batter strikes out on what he said were terrible calls I go up to bat, doing what I normally do as I stand in the box, tap each side of homeplate (which is...
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Bio-Mechanical Aspects of the Kinetic Chain In The Swing
I figured there had to be a place for this discussion.Many aspects of human movements in sport can be readily understood by Newtonian rigid-body mechanics. Many of these laws and biomechanical principles, however, are counterintuitive to a lot of...
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grounding out
In my last few games i have gone into a slide. (I would not call it a slump because i am hitting the ball everytime) Well anyway my problem is that every at bat i either ground out to the first basemen or second basemen, i am a lefty. I think it has...
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2006 Midwest Underclassmen Showcase
For All Midwest players:We have just secured the date and location for our 2006 Midwest Underclassmen Showcase.2006 Midwest Underclassmen ShowcaseThursday, July 6th 11am-3pmConcordia University Baseball ComplexThis is an open invitation event for all...
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crack me up
Last night and several games this summer I have sat and listened to parents of pitchers moan and groan that they feel their pitcher sons could and should be playing a position and / or batting when not pitching...mind you this is a college team...
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ZACH DUKE SIGNED F/S BIG STICK BAT PITTSBURGH PIRATES(Ebay)
ZACH DUKE SIGNED F/S BIG STICK BAT PITTSBURGH PIRATES on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5208809491
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Baum Bat
Hi, I'm hoping someone with a Baum bat can help. My son just received a AAA Pro model off of ebay, and while I realize it is a composite bat, it feels like it's plastic to me. The bat itself is not smooth, lots of tiny, tiny little bumps on it. Also...
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Hitting Drills
I can throw wiffle balls and soft toss to my son and his swing looks great, But sometimes in games his shoulder and hips open before his hands get moving. This makes him drag the bat and his contact point around his left side of his waist area instead...
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Is it a strike?
Hi,Recently in a game, the opposing team's batter attempted to hold back on an outside pitch. In doing so, the force of the swing caused him to loose his grip on the bat and it end up being tossed approx 6' toward the pitcher in fair territory. The...
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They said it!!!
In light of all the brilliance being spread over the last week, I thought I would share with you some of the quotes I have heard from scouts and college coaches over the last year. Just food for thought."High school kids get drafted on physical...
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The DH
Being a pitcher's parent sometimes I don't always pay attention of the difficulty of other player's roles.In dicussion the other day, son said he felt the toughest job (besides the relief pitcher ) is that of the DH.The DH needs to be able to sit...
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Blue-Grey Question
Are the B-G Events wood bat? My son has a tryout this coming Saturday. Thanks.JT
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bat?
looking for first -3 bat any suggestions?would like a well balanced bat not end heavy!thanks!
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Recruits?
I am 6'2", 170lbs, 16 years old and a rising senior. Was all region last year and all region and all state this year. i throw 87-89 MPH, bat left handed and pretty fast. I play short primarily and then pitch. I really want to go to South Carolina...
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drills to help shoulder dropping
My son says he is dropping his shoulder and popping up or hitting fly balls. He knows he is doing it, has hit off the tee without dropping but seems to not have corrected the problem with every at bat at the plate. Can anyone suggest a drill or...
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So Cal Cup VI - July 26-27,2008
We are looking for some of the top talent to play in the So Cal Cup VI. Over the past years we have had some of the top talent in Southern California play in this event. Cost is $90.00 per playerWood BatAll playing time is split equally amongst...
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The "lost" season
First, before discussing the "lost" season, I'd like to thank Bob and everyone who has contributed to this site...it is my first "stop" in the morning and more than a few times I have spit out my coffee laughing, or dropped tears in my coffee crying....
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bbcor wood certified
what makes a wood bat bbcor certified..are any of these bbcor certified wood bats as good or BETTER than a regular netal bbcor? I know a regular wood bat has more pop than a bbcor metal..my question is what makes a wood bat bbcor woord certified?,is...
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-3 recommondations
well, just turned 14 and i need help on wat type of bat i should get. im 5`3 and 128 lbs, i need a -3ive been looking at a stealth and a cXn and the havoc i dont kno wat i should get i was going to get an 32/29 because i want it to last through high ...
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Which HS Pitcher will go first in 2005 draft?
Opinions on who would be the first High School pitcher drafted out of Texas are floating around in another thread. Illogical comparisons, too, between 2005 & 2006...So, I thought a few indicators might warrant consideration...2005 Hsler's are better compared to the college guys, not underclassmen, IMO. Baseball America Top 200, as of June 6-19 print issue. Same as 5/23 on-line issue. Pitcher Rankings High School: # 52 Craig Italiano (Was # 28 in Feb issue,Top 100 BA) # 59 Aaron Thompson, 2nd...
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All-state-team-Illinois
After seein and coaching for 40 years,watching Sing from Joliet Township,Gullickson ,Perconte,Capista,Paul Petrulis,which mean's absoulity nothing lol; here are my pick's for All-State. p.Bowden, Waubonsie Valley/Berger close second. c. Craven...
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D-BAT to Open 4 New Locations in the next 90 days
D-BAT Lakeside (Rowlett)Target Opening date November 15thD-BAT Mountainside New JerseyTarget Opening date Dec 1stD-BAT Buckhead (Atlanta) Target Opening Date Dec 1stD-BAT West Ft Worth Target Opening Date Dec 15th Others to come in 2012: Waco, Austin,...
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summer teams in ocala florida
any summer teams in ocala florida i am 12 got good control really good at first base actually but got a weak bat.
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BBCOR 1.15 vs .50
well I hate to be brand new to the site and make myself look stupid right off the bat, but I don't know the difference in those 2 numbers. if one league requires a 1.15 and another a .50, will I be buying 2 bats or can 1 of those 2 be used in both ...
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Perfect Game BCS 17U Nationals in Fort Myers, FL
The "Metal Bat" Division of the Perfect Game Nationals is currently being held in Fort Myers, FL with over 60 teams from all over the country (and Puerto Rico) converging to chase the National Championship title.Scouts from many Div 1, Div 2 and...
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Bragging Rights
Some websters just don't like letting everyone know about their kid's accomplishments. Eric (Bighit's pitcher)and David (my pitcher) faced off Friday night. Eric went for 7 and did some pretty nice stuff when up at bat. He has worked hard and it has...
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Attn: Mr. Legg...request advice
Dear sir,Could you please recommend the best course of action for helping my '07 HS grad get a decent look over ? He has good skills with the LH bat and a fairly good arm but he's not fast. He plays primarily OF and he is a good catcher but he doesn't...
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Bat requirements for Babe Ruth league
My sister's 13 year old son will be playing Babe Ruth this year. He has to have his own bat and although I can figure out the appropriate length for him we aren't sure what requirements Babe Ruth has.A few questions I have...1) What diamater is...
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Anderson Double Wall
I see that Anderson now has a youth doublewall bat called the techzilla. I believe the bat is gaining popularity in fastpitch. I tried the slowpitch model and did not care for it at all. The barrel did not seem to have any spring to it.Has anyone...
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Hamate bone surgery
I wanted to share my experience of hamate bone surgery, recovery, and use. I just discovered that hsbbweb had an injury category. This is awesome.I had surgery on my left hand (I bat Right) in early December 2010 after an MRI and CT scan. My pain was...
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wood bats breaking
recently for christmas I got a sam bat (a wood bat) and it just broke. it's like a $100+ bat, and my dad spent alot of money on it. Does anybody no anything I can do?
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New coach needs help!
Hi, this is my first season coaching JV baseball at a high school near my college. I have a long time background in baseball and was a pretty decent player myself.But coaching is another game and im struggling with the FUNGO bat!!!I not too bad with...
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Power Hungry Umps
Please tell me if i was wrongI was an assistant coach for a freshman team this year and we had a runner on first with a batter up. Our batter hits the ball and somehow drops his bat and hits the other teams catcher on the arm. I am coaching first base...
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catcher interference
im just wondering about the ruling of catcher interference... is it when the catchers glove touches the bat... is it still interferece if the batter loops his swing late and hits the catchers golve on pu
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South Plains Mickey Mantle (16U) at Jesuit
2 somewhat surprise Dallas teams in the first roundDallas Jaxx 5Dallas Dragons Green 1Jaxx lanky P 6-5 Matt Harper of Sachse has a little something.. threw hard for five full innings.. he can put on 20 pounds and not notice it but I bet it would get...
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PG Underclass Showcase, Winston-Salem
Just got back from the PG Underclass Showcase in Winston Salem NC. My son (2014) has attended many PG events in the past and we have always been happy with their events. I have always "pushed" PG to new parents because of their unbiased rankings. I am...
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BERKELEY SCHOOL OF BASEBALL TOURNEYS IN GA AND ALA
SEPT 10 and 11 TRUETT MC CONNELL COLLEGESEPT 17 AND 18 SHORTER COLLEGESEPT 23 TO 25 NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGEOCT 1 AND 2- LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURNOCT 8 AND 9 - BERKELEY- MCCANN WOOD BAT @LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS IN METRO ATLANTAOCT 15 AND 16 SAMFORD...
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Wooden Bat Training
My son has never used a wooden bat before and will be this winter. Any recommendations as to how much to go up in weight with wood vs what he normally swings?
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Scoring Question
1 out, man on third, ball driven deep, runner on third is tagging up. Left fielder gets to the warning track and the ball clearly hits his glove but he drops it (obvious error - nothing extraordinary about the catch). Runner on third scores batter...
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Batting out of order
Hitters 1 and 2 bat in the first inning in reverse order, neither reaches baseIn the 3rd inning, they bat in reverse order again (2 then 1). One of them reaches base, coach appeals.Are they still out of order? Or did they establish a new batting order?
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Hitch in the Swing.
Is it ok to have a hitch in your swing. Some of the kids on our team have a problem pulling the bat down before the swing. Is their a correction or drill to fix it? I was told that they could lay the bat on the shoulder to help. Is this correct? I...
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i get confused batting
when im up to bat i watch the ball go straight past for a strike im ready to hit but i just let them come rite down the pipe and dont swing is there anything i can do to start hitting
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NOT FEELING COMFORTABLE AT THE PLATE
I'm a varsity freshman, and bat third. My batting average was at .541 but lately I've been in a HUGE Slump. My average has dropped down to below .400. I know most people are saying "If your hitting over .300 then you're doing great," but not when I...
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NOT FEELING COMFORTABLE AT THE PLATE!!!!
I'm a varsity freshman, and bat third. My batting average was at .541 but lately I've been in a HUGE Slump. My average has dropped down to below .400. I know most people are saying "If your hitting over .300 then you're doing great," but not when I...