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Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by BringIt2WinIt, Mar 4, 2008.

  1. BringIt2WinIt

    BringIt2WinIt It's all for the girls!!!

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    I am curious, with such great softball minds on this board, how do you feel about students keeping the books at HS softball games? What problems and benefits does it present to the player, to the team?
     
  2. slapyasilly

    slapyasilly Softball dadda

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    my kid doesnt

    start hs till fall of 08. I have sat next to the bench quite a bit of our local games though. I would think, as a coach, although the players could do it, and may even help them understand a situation or two better. Their focus should be on all the aspects of playing the game. watching signals. Watching pitches. watching manerisms and idiosynchrosies, etc. I know from keeping books, it can be a full time job, not something I would want the kids to have to mess with during a game. focus on the play, and the team. As I say all that, have not coached HS as of yet, so I could be wrong, but this is my first impression. (and I do get aggrevated if the girls not in, are not involved in watching or paying attention to the game). :two-cents:
     
  3. EastOfRaleigh

    EastOfRaleigh Full Access Member

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    student

    I thought that Triad was referring to a student (non-player) keeping the books as opposed to an adult.
     
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  4. slapyasilly

    slapyasilly Softball dadda

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    my bad

    I thought she was referring to student (players). hmm different situation all together. I guess it would depend on the maturity level of the student.
     
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    What would be the point in it? Now, if a kid kept a book while she was watching another team's game, it could be a great opportunity to learn some aspects of the game. Why on earth would a player on a participating team be keeping a book? Makes no sense unless they are under staffed for coaches and have no "step up" parents. JMO
     
  6. BringIt2WinIt

    BringIt2WinIt It's all for the girls!!!

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    Yes, student non-player

    Those of you who thought I meant a non-player student is correct. :)
     
  7. Softball Guru

    Softball Guru Banned From TBR

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    NOPE --- Don't Think So !!!

    Too many distractions.........if the score keeper is a girl here is just a few of my reasonings not to let a non-player keep score.... boys,cell phones, friends talking to each other, most of all comprehension of the game.........nope bad idea...SORRY !!!


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    [​IMG]--- What Do I Score That ???
     
  8. CatchersDad

    CatchersDad Senior Member

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    Why Not!

    There are great reasons for letting a kid keep the book in HS.
    1. Most can and will learn the intricacies of the game by doing this.
    2. Sometimes it's a feel good thing, a sense of responsibility, stability and belonging, for someone that needs this structure in their life.
    3. Then there are special circumstance.

    For example; lets say a HS freshman baseball player who has played baseball since T-Ball. This player is well above average, and has played TB since 10U.
    This player gets injured during the off-season, will have surgery during the season and probably could return at mid-season. With this player's love of the game he goes to the coaches with his problem and ask if he can be part of the team. He doesn't ask to be a player, that could take away a spot of another. The coaching staff agree that he should be part of the team and take him on. This player is helping the coaches and is now keeping the books. Did I mention this kid is a catcher with above average knowledge of the game? Oh, by the way he is my son.

    :pleased:
     
  9. Crazecoach

    Crazecoach For HIS Glory...

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    Our school has "step up" parents willing to help in every way you can think of. The problem is, we also have a new coach to our school(not new to coaching) that wants it their way only. We have two travel coach dad's(me included) that do not feel it's fair for everyone to coach our DD's and are helping until they hire a REAL assistant. The young lady doing our books is a freshman who HAS NEVER PLAYED organized softball. I have invited her to be a guest with us at TB practice or scrimmage games to learn the stat process. The problem is(and she is a sweet girl/ great parents) she doesn't care anymore than the football coach would/ or does about stats. I try to keep stats, but it doesn't matter to me what's on paper. My opinion is that the girls should contribute to the team as much as possible. A SAC bunt to move or score a runner is just as important as a line drive off the fence. I think if a coach likes how you contribute to the team seeing live in person or from a scout, that's better than paper. Also, if you have a player in a slump that is making contact and putting it in play, stats mean nothing. Good things will happen when you swing the bat.
     
  10. lknsftbllfan09

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    In a student keeping stats.It really isn't a problem unless there is someone she or he doesn't care for then you might have a problem. Other than that i have seen kids who kept better books than some parents. It does'nt matter whether it is an adult or a child who keeps the books as long as they are knowledgable of the game.
     

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