12u 00/01 Winter Watchlist by Louie UPDATED

[Outta Here!]

The salinas storm group hosted a very competitive friendly on Saturday...teams that didn't get in missed out! Good competition and all the games were a battle... Can't wait till the next one. Monarchs friendly will be the next interesting event followed by March 2nd. (By far the 12u division are doing things right up here in NorCal.)

Some surprising results too. Sounds like most teams were playing to win and some were working on a few things. I'm still very surprised the Hype lost all 4 games. Did they make some changes since the fall season? There is still plenty of time to work on some things before the March 2nd tournament but the competitive friendly was a good barometer.

[lovethisgame]

Great day of softball in Salinas on Saturday. Good competition that will help all Teams in preparing for the start of the Tournament season. The HYPE, like many Teams, moved players around and tried some new things out, but at the same time also struggled with some fielding errors throughout the day and at the plate. Nothing that can't be solved with more practice and I have no doubt they will be prepared when it counts.

[uncle]

I think everyteam plays to win...just like every team works on things as well. Unless they are riding thier No 1 pitcher....."but hands down" thier is a few good 12U teams that will compete with each other. I don't think there is one team that is that much better then the other. Who show's up that day and what coach will get thier team ready and up to it, will be the deciding factor.

I think every team made alot of errors at the friendly, on both sides of the field. Things will sharpen up and coaching and bracketing will play the main factor.

What team has the best hitting?
What team has the best pitching?
What team has the best coaching?

Like to hear Line drive Louie's take? or better yet...Crickets?

[JimineyCricket]

Sorry to say, but last minute work obligations forced Mrs. Cricket to pull softball duty alone this weekend, and I didn't make it down. As I understand it, the hosts put on a very nice friendly (even if the cooler-than-expected weather meant Mrs. C didn't get to put the top on the convertible down), but the level of play, coaching and umpiring all showed signs of rust. What I heard from her and others, though, is that the story to watch in the early season (for Sacramento-area teams) will likely be how the parents involved in the Heat/Breeze break-ups assimilate into their Spring 2013 teams (LM, Breeze, Rapids, etc.). Some people apparently haven't learned from past mistakes (no surprise there, huh?). If you are never happy with your DD's coaches or teammates, chances are the problem is in the mirror, and not in the dugout, and your complaining will always travel faster and farther than you expect...

[homerunhitter]

12U Teams in norcal have never been more about favorites, loyalty, and daddy ball. The facts are that unless players earn their positions by attitude, hard work and ability there is going to be movement among teams- it is easy to blame the parents…..SOME of the coaches have the audacity to tell parents that they coach to control their DD’s playing time- their DD would not make a competitive team and Sunday are lucky to win one game....results - can't wait to watch and see

[linedrivelouie]

I think everyteam plays to win...just like every team works on things as well. Unless they are riding thier No 1 pitcher....."but hands down" thier is a few good 12U teams that will compete with each other. I don't think there is one team that is that much better then the other. Who show's up that day and what coach will get thier team ready and up to it, will be the deciding factor.

I think every team made alot of errors at the friendly, on both sides of the field. Things will sharpen up and coaching and bracketing will play the main factor.

What team has the best hitting?
What team has the best pitching?
What team has the best coaching?

Like to hear Line drive Louie's take? or better yet...Crickets?

It was a Great event this last weekend. It was nice to see some softball rolling again. I won't be posting any rankings or thoughts on teams until mid to late March. When teams get into tournament play, settle down, knock the rust off. I think the top teams all did what we thought they would this weekend. Hype surprised me a little but again it's the first week of Feb

[uncle]

This is a website to blog, and give your opinion.

Is it early? yes.
Can we have a discussion about it? Yes, if you like.
Are we talking about 12U girls? Absolutly not, Were talking about teams. Coaches/Parents.

When is the last time any 12 Year old girl cared about Hey Bucket?
It's an adult discussion and that's what we do. Just trying to discuss where teams are at. Nothing more

It's early, but nothing wrong to discuss about it early in the season. Some team start faster then others. Some finish stronger than others.

It's no big deal, believe me.

[Wilson Bats]

It is way to early to start any good discussion on this young age group many teams have new players after tryouts this fall. The teams in your list like Hype 0-4 in Salinas, Lady Magic 2-2 seems that even these teams will agree its to early. Why don't you discuss the coaches ability to develop a team instead of 12U girls. Just my thoughts on this game of softball.

[noncrazynorcal]

It is way to early to start any good discussion on this young age group many teams have new players after tryouts this fall. The teams in your list like Hype 0-4 in Salinas, Lady Magic 2-2 seems that even these teams will agree its to early. Why don't you discuss the coaches ability to develop a team instead of 12U girls. Just my thoughts on this game of softball.

Why don't you read or at least look over the thread before coming in on your high horse complaining and casting aspersions on the integrity of the other posters here?

Coaching is being discussed and individual players are not routinely being called out. Maybe you could start a new thread where 12u coaching is discussed without making any observations about the teams or mentioning their results. I'll be happy to participate if you start it.

[linedrivelouie]

This is a website to blog, and give your opinion.

Is it early? yes.
Can we have a discussion about it? Yes, if you like.
Are we talking about 12U girls? Absolutly not, Were talking about teams. Coaches/Parents.

When is the last time any 12 Year old girl cared about Hey Bucket?
It's an adult discussion and that's what we do. Just trying to discuss where teams are at. Nothing more

It's early, but nothing wrong to discuss about it early in the season. Some team start faster then others. Some finish stronger than others.

It's no big deal, believe me.

Not sure if that was pointed at me or not? However you asked for my input and I simply said it was to early for me. I didn't say there was anything wrong with talking about the weekend or giving opinions. I just hold my thoughts to myself until I get a chance to see a body of work with teams. Some of these teams have only had a practice or two, I don't think after the first weekend out with limited practices for everyone you can get a gauge of where anyone is at. Everyone looks Rusty everyone is moving girls around to get looks and it was a friendly!!! Who gives a crap about a friendly the first weekend of February. If anyone is that concerned with the outcome of friendlies in February maybe they should have done more with their own life so they don't have to live through their children. I enjoy talking about the teams when I feel the time is right. At this point it is all speculation anyways and I do not like talking out of my ass.

As for 12 year old's not caring or knowing about Hey Bucket you would be surprised how many of them have found their way here. That is one of the reasons I am always careful what is said about individual players.