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One of my last experiences with slow pitch and if they all could have
been this pleasant, I might still do it. In a slow pitch game years ago back in Dayton, Oh. I found myself having to work solo. Every night your field had three games. 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. This one team arrived and found out they had the 9pm instead of the 7pm. Oft during the game I was doing, I could see the other team in the parking area downing the adult ale. Thinking, "man this next game is going to be a tough one". Current game ends next two take the field. The team that came early was the home team for this game [pre-scheduled]. They take the field, the first batter hits a shot to F5....F5 hollars get two...throws the ball towards 2B.. naturally no one there. And so it went all nite. Late in game, hometeam down, bases loaded...",monster mash" comes to the plate and I think on the second pitch smacks one that clears the fence by plently...however, his entire foot is on home plate. I make the call ready for the blast and scream that was in my mind coming. The only comment made and this by the batter was, "I thought that ground felt too solid". So on a game I figured to be a rowdy, harsh game...was in fact a very comical one and really enjoyable affair. Oh, the home team......the Dayon Police Department...... and this is the kicker....was undefeated....this was their only loss for the entire season. They went one to play in the State tournament held in Zanesville, Oh. Just a story and sorta my salute to those of you that continue to work slow-pitch. glen
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Sun Mar 17, 2002, 12:39pm
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Good story Glen
Actually myself I do enjoying calling the Adult leagues in the last 3 years + now I have had only a couple of what I would call really bad weeks such as I had last week BUT I did call 2 this morning in what is known as a pretty griping league with no problems at all so hopefully I am back in sync now
I will probably start my fast-pitch career next Sat with a 10u tournament and I am looking forward to see what the other side of this world look like Have a good week Don
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Sun Mar 17, 2002, 01:17pm
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Re: Good story Glen
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Just a reminder. 10U in ASA has some different rules. I would review Rule 8 Section 4H - if you have not already. Some seem to think that the IFR does not apply, so be sure you UIC or TD covers this point. Hey, have fun. I enjoy the 10U, just the parents and coaches, Grandmas and Grandpas that you have to tolerate.  Good Luck, glen
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Sun Mar 17, 2002, 01:40pm
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Don, last year the assigner gave me the semis and finals of a 10u ASA tourney. I thought why me? As it turned out, these were the two best teams in the state(they finished 1 & 2 at the state tourney) These girls were great players AND they really enjoy the game. It turned out to be a most pleasant experience. Dave
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Sun Mar 17, 2002, 08:31pm
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Don........
Make sure you know the local rules that the association you are calling for have in place........ 10U has many variations in the 6 different assocations we call for........ Also.......since you attended the National School this year I assume they discussed the extra-wide stance for plate work........ Steve has been promoting it on the boards for the last few years and I must say that it has helped my plate work considerably........(this is my 2nd year to use it) I seem to have more confidence on calling the outside corner and seeing the plate better..... I will admit that like last year...........my hips and hamstrings are a bit sorer than usual for the start of the season...........but it is well worth it........and I know that once the initial soreness goes away.....it will be smooth sailing for the rest of the year...... Your mechanics are pretty much the same as slow pitch (except remember that you WILL have to go to C every now and than........grin) Story on me.......in the 4th inning runner singles for the first hit of the game..........2nd runner grounds out to the infield advancing R1 to third........ I call the out at first and head right back over to "A" position..........where I had been the whole game so far.... After the 1st pitch to the next batter.........I realize I got a runner on third........crap....... I hustle on over to "C"............felt really dumb........ And very glad there was no pick off attempt or other play......grin Joel [Edited by Gulf Coast Blue on Mar 17th, 2002 at 07:34 PM]
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Sun Mar 17, 2002, 11:19pm
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Extra wide stance? Is it wider fore-to-aft or side-to-side? How does this stance help you with the plate? Are you sitting up higher?
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