Here are things to keep in mind:
1. A team should be at the field 30 minutes before the game starts so that the girls can warm up and have an infield practice. The VISITING team should have their infield practice at least 20 minutes before game time and have the field for ten minutes. The HOME team then has ten minutes until game time.
2. Games must start at the designated times in order to be able to get in 5 innings.
3. Coaches should make sure the girls wear proper protective equipment - even during warmups and practices.
4. Games must not be cancelled for lack of players. Emphasize this point with your girls. In most cases, your players should know at least one day in advance whether they can make a game or not. They should call you no later than 9 pm the night before so that you can try to get anothe player.
5. RAIN-OUTS. In the event of rain, the umpires will have the final decision once they reach the field.
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We have put together this little manual from a website with links to Pitching techniques. There are illustrations and links to video clips top female pitchers techniques. Also info on types of pitches. We cannot stress this enough, do not try other pitches until you can show proper mechanics to pitch the ball arcoss the plate!
Remember:
The best pitchers have different techniques or mechanics. Watch the Olympic pitchers or college pitchers and you will find that there is no one way to pitch that is best.
What you will see is that each pitcher is consistent and no matter what their technique, they always pitch in exactly the same way. If you are working with a coach, try to find one that does NOT say, "This is the only way!"
Some pitchers bend over when they start, some crouch, and some stand straight! Some pitchers start their windmill at their hip, others go back a little and some swing their arm way back. Some pitchers pivot on their back foot and others do not. This manual will show a set of mechanics but in no way should you feel this is the only way or even the best way for you to pitch. These mechanics are considered as a good way to gain and maintain control.
A coach cannot make you into a great pitcher or even a good pitcher. Your coach can only show you the mechanics that are used by great pitchers. You have to practice with good mechanics, practice frequently, and enjoy pitching enough to continue practicing week after week!
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