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Real name:

Bruce Fairchild

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Marietta, GA

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Men's 60

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March 3, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 1-1 or 0-0 Staff, I think it's all about how the question about 1-1 was phrased. Was it presented as "Should SSUSA keep the 1-1 count to assure tournaments be kept on schedule?" Maybe the question should have been "What rules should be instituted to keep games on schedule?" My suggestion to the second would have been change game duration to 1 hr, 30 minutes then play one more inning. Also, schedule games on the bracket to 2 hrs between games. It may not be necessary to go to 1 hr, 30 min but hopefully you can see what I mean. :)
March 3, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 1-1 or 0-0 I played in a GSA tournament yesterday, 1-1 count, 1 hr, next hr out, next hr inning out.60 minutes per game. Of our 5 games, only one went 7 innings. None of the games were high scoring, most 12-18 runs for each side. I guess the 1-1 doesn't work that well, maybe we should ask for starting with 2-2 and 45 minute time limits (tongue in cheek).
March 1, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Bats Discussion: Why the low prices on bats? I've never seen the price of bats so low, senior and others? Makes you wonder what's about to be released.
Feb. 28, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 1-1 or 0-0 Harry, I too like for games to be on time. I would suggest that a longer time be given to games on the schedule (like e hrs) and maybe even don't schedule a game every third or fourth slot. If games do fall behind an open slot should get it back on schedule.
Feb. 28, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 1-1 or 0-0 Corky, I wonder how many seniors don't like playing at 8:00am. ;)
Feb. 28, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 1-1 or 0-0 Rather than hijack Ricky Bobby's thread I'll add to The Wood's reply to Marv19. I've stated this before, we players should be totally against any effort to shorten the length (time wise) of games. I understand Marv's reasoning that we might want to play 7 innings but imo we should lobby to increase the time limits or do away with any time limit. I realize that tournament directors would not agree here but I have seen in some instances this would work. For instance, in Plant City, fl a few weeks ago, Friday and Saturday we finished play each of those days around 5 or 6 o'clock. We were asking our selves why weren't more games scheduled later in the day. Maybe the game time limits should have been set to 1 1/2 hours? I understand that in a very large tournament this may not be possible. I believe there needs to be more done with scheduling than rule changes.
Feb. 27, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Move Ups in SPA & impact player list Ha ha, I don't know for sure but the one you are talking about is in charge of the Impact Players List. You're right, being on the IPL is the kiss of death. I wonder how long it will be before SPA will realize it is detrimental to the major and major plus programs.
Feb. 26, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Move Ups in SPA & impact player list Such a long way to go!
Feb. 23, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Does anybody have the address....... We played (if you could call it that)in Plant City a few weeks ago. Too bad we couldn't have left earlier to make the Thurs morning bp session.
Feb. 23, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Does anybody have the address....... My first time there was 10 or 12 yrs ago. It's always great to visit Pops, Bobby, Bear and others. Bogie's latest video has was filmed mainly there.
Feb. 23, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Does anybody have the address....... you are welcome. I believe Dave visits here on occasion, as well as softballfans.com
Feb. 23, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bats I find that a speed reading device is helpful to measure any increase in batspeed. For instance, if you're thinking that you need to make some changes in your grip, stance or swing, make that change and then measure your speed. It wouldn't be good if you would like to compare your speed to someone else that used a different device.
Feb. 23, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Does anybody have the address....... joyce171@verizon.net
Feb. 22, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bats sftf, I'm sure it depends on the device used to measure the swing. My swing speed is usually between 72 and 84 mph with an endloaded 30oz bat. Using a balanced 28oz bat it did get to the mid 90's but that isn't a swing that I would use in a game. Again, a radar gun might read it differently than a Swing Speed Radar.
Feb. 22, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bats Wayne 37, I might just take that bet. I clocked a 48 yr old at CST two years ago at 103 mph, using a Swing Speed Radar. I would think that he can still break 100 mph.
Feb. 22, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Bats Discussion: Anybody try the Demarini one Senior 2013 Curtiss, I'm surprised to hear that your Cartel only lasted two months. I have one and only use it for utrip tournaments. I seems to be holding up very well. I probably have 300 swings on it. If what you say is true I guess I had better treat it like a senior bat!
Feb. 22, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bats Great posts Kevin! I'm also a proponent of maintaining batspeed after contact. Maintaining that will also give a great follow through. Check out all the youtube videos of the big hitters, just about all have a great follow through!
Feb. 20, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 2013 Classic Spring Training Yes, Randell, I'll be there with Southern Elite. See you then!
Feb. 18, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Bats Discussion: OG ULTRA OMG=oh my gosh :)
Feb. 18, 2013 BruceinGa	Topic: Bats Discussion: What's legal you're correct Frank, not John. Didn't Gorilla Boy have Centenarians, black and white for really, REALLY good deal? -much better than the $139?

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