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It Continues to be a Different Game

by | Coaching

IT CONTINUES TO BE A DIFFERENT GAME   (Part 5-the 2001 Season)   November 1, 2001      Coach Bill Thurston Amherst College   This is the fifth in a series of statistical studies comparing wood bat performance to that of the high-tech aluminum bats. As...

Looking For A Coach

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I’m sure you heard this question many times before, but here goes. First, here’s some background info 10 years old 5’3” 130# Cal Ripkin league- No pitchers mound Average pitch speed 56mph Top speed 63mph Pitched to 103 batters, 77 strikeout, 24 walks,2 hit with pitch...

Practice In Small Areas

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Dear Coach, I am a middle school baseball coach in North Carolina. Early in the season our weather is misserable and often cannot practice outdoors. Being the lowest ranking ball program spacing indoors is rarely available to us. Are there any drills you can recomend...

Credit

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My son pitched to one batter in his last game.  The bases were loaded when he came in and he unfortunately walked in the winning run.  How is this counted against him since none of the runs were his.  Is he credited with anything except the walk? Larry R. Greene...