NFHS Girls softball

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Originally Posted by Manny A

Hmmm, interesting. You have a problem with "throw it down"? That's not coaching, that's moving the game along. And, in reality, it's no different than "last pitch" or "one more", because you're telling a player she can't throw an additional pitch.

I simply stand next to the catcher, brush in hand and tell them to get rid of the ball or that's enough. Once the catcher releases the ball, I step in and brush the plate (and for those who are thinking, "but what if the plate isn't dirty") EVERY time.