Also a local rule but I’m guessing we’re not the only team with this issue.
Protect your valuables.
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Rule #18
Some are, for sure.
However, below the highest level of play in softball you’ll find many LHB who are fast, but not fast-fast.
Keep your head, keep your feet and make the play. The pressure of speed can work even if the speed is not exceptional…if you let it rattle you.
Rule #17
In some cases the ends matter more than the means.
Once you’re on base, it doesn’t matter how you got there. The game now cares about your next move, or your next opportunity.
So don’t lament the little squib hit just out of the second baseman’s reach, celebrate the 60′ and figure out how to score a run.
Rule #16
Make believe can be fun and productive. Imagine yourself in a future situation and work out a way to make it great. Plan future relationships, make future plays.
Just because 100% of the pieces aren’t the way they would be in a game, the game itself is still being played.
Make your preparation as real as you can and see how the impact holds.
Rule #15
Also a local Rule, but this can apply to any colors. You may think they won’t look good together, or that it will be “too much”, but if it’s a good thing there’s no such thing.
Go hard, be daring. Paint yourself with pride in your colors.
Local Rule #14
Every culture has one or more languages. Food is often one of them.
On our team we value eating well and healthy on balance. It’s like practicing the game fundamentals.
We also believe in testing. Figuring out what each person’s body needs, in quantity, timing and content, is an important part of nutritional knowledge.
That’s movement screening and positional work.
And then sometimes you work on your bat tricks, behind the back tosses and home run trots.
Have the Nutella, just don’t share spoons.
Rule #13
This is a local rule. However the concept applies to anywhere.
Simply because something won’t hurt or someone isn’t doing something “wrong”, doesn’t mean we should continue doing it that way.
You likely won’t even know a snake is in the storage shed, but…
Rule #12
Rule #12 is an example of the “no kidding” kind of rule.
What if you made this “no kidding” rule, and others, a regular part of pre-pitch communication for outfielders, starting at a young age?
It’s not usually the highlight plays that make a difference. Make the routine plays easier with good talk and targeted practice along with enough live balls to make impactful experience.
Rule #11
“I got it, you take it,” the pitcher and third baseman say to each other. How often does that happen?
See Rule #8 and see if streamlining your bunt defense might be of benefit.
Rule #10
This simple rule seems to speak for itself.
If you know who you mean or intend to say, or the action or emotion you’re having, and it’s non-controversial, saying it is easy.
Often times our intentions are not clear, and our talk might me misleading or confusing. Clarify with yourself first.
This rule requires us to know what we mean, often the more challenging part of the equation.
