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Dec. 30, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Breaking in a glove

SISAVIC: It takes about 2 months to break in a glove. the following three ways are how I have learned to break in a glove.
1) Roll ones glove up, with a 12' ball inside the pocket. Wrap ball in glove in a towel & roll over that glove one time with ones auto. This will break the pocket in, so the glove closers e-zer.

2) Apply lots of Saddle Soap to ones glove. Try an work on ones glove, 15 minutese per day.

3) Bend the glove. Work on the top of ones glove. Bend the top on the gloves fingers down; that would be inward toward the pocket.

Good Luck ..... THi-J
Dec. 29, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Website comments
Discussion: BREAK UP MAJOR PLUS TEAMS.

WARWAGON: I just posted the e-mail that I was sent. SS-USA, can do something or nothing. Hopefully, any idea may get others to think; start conversation etc; & a meaningful solution does arrise,

It appears that over the past 10 to 15 years, the same 2 to 4 teams have been winning the Worlds. The now 60 Ol' 'A's, won more 50 Major Plus than any other team(s).

Then the Ol' "A's, moved to 55 Major Plus & again won most of the Worlds. The Ol' 'A's, are still doing well. This is just one example. There are many more?

What do you think Bob? What can be done or needs to be done inorder to insure that the 50, 55, & 60 Major Plus field grows? Many players are tired of year after year, going to a tournament & playing against the same 3 to 6 teams.

This has been a on going problem that the 60's went thru in the 50 & 55 age groups. Same can be said for the 55's players, that went thru this as 50's players. Year after year; 50's, 55's, & 60's Major Plus team have had to endure; fewer & fewer teams.

Anyone... THi-J
Dec. 28, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Website comments
Discussion: BREAK UP MAJOR PLUS TEAMS.

I just got an e-mail, that could help solve the Major Plus dilemma? The Major Plus players & sponsors will not like this solution.
1) At the end of each year, any 50, 55, or 60 Major Plus team, that wins a World Ring event my break up.
2) If, the roster is 15 players & 12 players are full time players; half, in this case 6 of the starts must find another Major plus team.
3) Even if a team has a roster of 20 players & 11 are full time players, than 10 players must move. 6 out of that 10 players must be starters.

If, only one team wins all the Worlds, that team still must split. If, 2-4 teams win Worlds, these teams still split.

What this will hopefully do, make / cause 4 to 8 more Major Plus teams. No sponsor team will be able to domain, year after years, after year.

THi-J
Dec. 27, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Website comments
Discussion: What can be done for the 50, 55, & 60 Major Plus/

JOHN BOB: SS-USA, is starting to break apart. No one wants to see the Major Plus division dropped. If, there is no Major Plus division, then each age group will have 100 plus players dropping down into AAA & Major.

Dropping the Major Plus division, might be the last straw.

If, the 50, 55, & 60 Major & Major Plus divisions combine, new rules will have to be set so that the Major teams can win, in that age group. 5 runs max.; 3 plus 1 up on Home Runs; Major Plus gives Majors 3 to 5 runs;

This format has allowed different age groups & divisions to compete. The OL' A's a 60 Major Plus team, beat a 50 Major Plus team several times last year. 5 runs given to 60 team & Home Runs were 1, plus 1 up. Over the limit Home Runs were singles.

The change in age group is not a good idea. In Vegas, a new 50 Major plus team that ave age was 51-52; kill a 55 Major Plus team that it's ave age was 57.

Older teams in a division, have harder times beating teams that are 3-4 years younger. This point comes from many 55 & 60 old Seniors. Teams seem to win Worlds in their first three years & fewer World in their last year in an age group.

In the 50's, there is 166 teams in the AAA & Majors. In AAA-110 TEAMS. (56 Majors)
The 55 age group has about 108 teams in the AAA & Majors. In AAA, only 73 teams. (35 Majors)
The 60's, have 111 teams in the AAA & Majors. In AAA- 72 TEAMS. (39 Majors)
For some reason, the 55 age group is short 20 to 30 teams.

THi-J
Dec. 27, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Website comments
Discussion: What can be done for the 50, 55, & 60 Major Plus/

The 50, 55, & 60 Major Plus teams just want to play more than 3-4 different teams In Major Plus each year.

In the 50 Major Plus, this age group has the most problems. It is not fair to ask the few sponsor teams to break up. (Break each team up into 3 teams.)

In the 55 & 60 age division:
1) Combine Major & Major Plus teams.
2) Major Plus teams must give Major Teams 3 runs.
3) 5 runs max.; open inning unlimited runs.
4) Home Runs, 3 plus 1 up; after 1 up, H.R.s are singles.
5) Mercy rule, 12 -15 runs after 5 inning. ( If, required.)

This may be the only way to help out & still allow Major Teams a very good chance of beating Major Plus teams.

I have talked to many of the NoCal teams, & many AAA & Major teams do well, with the 1 Home Run; 1 up; single. Even when a AAA team is playing a Major Plus team; also, when a 60 Major Plus team plays against a 50 Major Plus team.

Send ones e-mails to SS-USA.

THi-J
Dec. 26, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: I don't care what bats are used......

DIRTY: This is a really nice post. If, one takes into account the cost to players, in order to buy New bats. Players have existing bats. The ball can be changed inwhich present day bats can be used & the safety factor increases.

Anaconda, has developed a ball for ASA. This ball appears to be a great ball for temperatures that range from 50 to 100 degrees. The comp,ression stays very close to 275, when the temperature, is in this range (50 to 100).

Best part about the 52 cor ball. This ball travels 10 to 15 percent slower in the infield. This ball & with todays present bats, will give infielders more time to react. The impact of the 52 cor ball is only about 400 to 500 PSI.

Present day balls & the ones used by SS-USA, have inpact of any where from 1900 to 2900 PSI. the AMA, has stated that an impact over 1400 PSI, can cause death.

At present, the "NEW" 52 cor ball with a 275 comp can be hit by Single, Double Wall, & Composite Bats. As far as wooden bats, one can reach the fence.

Try doing some of your own research Dirty. 8 percent of the BBS, is due to the lighter bats. Lighter bats are here to stay. Get over the use of 24, 25, 26, 27, & 28 oz Bats. The lighter bats do help the Women, Older Men, smaller & weaker players.

The 40 & 44 cor balls have never been safe. So, please, do not blame the players. Until this 52 cor ball came out; as early as 2003, SS-USA & others, knew that the 50 cor ball, was the safest ball produce.

Most players do want to see changes that help Senior Softball. Safety is important. Not changes that hurt / or change just to be different.

THi-J
Dec. 24, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: MERCY RULE, IS THIS A REQUIREMENT?

SENIORS: I got an E-mail from a player who wishes to remain unknown. The question put to me:
1) Should there be a Mercy Rule?
2) If, so, will a Mercy Rule speed up games?
3) If, teams are allowed 5 runs per inning, should the Mercy Rule be 12 or 15 runs; after 5 innings?

Should the 6th inning start, when one team is down by:
1) 25 to 13 2) 20 to 8 3) 20 to 5, etc.

After 4 innings, if, the score is 20 to 3? Should that game be over?

T Hi-J
Dec. 23, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Rule Changes are not representative

JOE: I was under the impression that the best was in the West, or was that Norcal?

How many years did the big boys want: 1) Unlimited H. R.s?
2) Unlimited runs per inning 3) 25 run limit, after 5 innings? 4) & so on? Did SS-USA, in 2008, give Major Plus just what Major Plus wanted?

What happen? The Major Plus teams got just what the Major Plus teams wanted. No limits, etc. Or did the studs of softball, not think matters thru?

What happen? 1) Not in good enough shape to play 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours games? 2) Forgot that in the summer, it is hot & players get tired of standing around for 45 minutes in the field? How long does it take to score 20, 30, or 37 runs? 3) Found out that there really was not that many
Major Plus teams? 4) Got the rule that Major Plus teams wanted & no Major teams would be able to compete? So, teams will fold & not move up tp Major Plus. Why? to old to take a bunch of butt beatings? 5) Found out that there was only 2 "Super Major Plus teams " in the 50 division?

One can blame TH, but, should BR, & the 2-4 "Super Major Plus" team, be the ones that caused this wonderful mess? Soooooo, let move on & not mess up AA & AAA.

T Hi-J
Dec. 22, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Word on existing 50 M+ teams that will not play under the present rules.

RENNY: Ones last statement;"I applauded the rules committee for trying to restructure the brackets; however maybe a summit meeting to finalize the changes would be wise."

As I understand it, the rules committee, did not make up this rule. When the "player reps", got to Florida, the decision was already made. The Major Plus divisions, was one area that "was" discussed.

Summit Meeting: The Summit, has also, gotten smaller. This winter meeting was for ISA & SS-USA, only. The Summit, is starting to fracture.

Since BW, ownes ISA & the majority of SS-USA, why, did BW, elect to travel down todays path?

T Hi-J
Dec. 22, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Word on existing 50 M+ teams that will not play under the present rules.

RENNY: I got an e-mail earlier today. The person that sent me that e-mail, spoke or got the following idea from someone else. SS-USA, has been already given this solution.

In the Men's, 50, 55, & 60 MAJOR PLUS only.
1) Seven runs per inning.
2) Unlimited H. R.s, in all endings, except the open inning.
3) Open inning, three H.R.'s & after that, it will be an out.
4) Courtesy Runners, must be in the first base coaching box. If, not than that batter, will have to run for theirself. Not sure if, this rule will speed up the game. I am sure that many players will not like this rule.

T Hi-J
Dec. 22, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Word on existing 50 M+ teams that will not play under the present rules.

DESERT DAVE: The following data comes from SS-USA’S Message Board. Ratings were last updated on 11/04/2008.

AWESOM: Did your pitchers & outfielders, enjoy being on the field for over one hour & get beat by 40 runs? How much time during the past year did your team get beat by 20 or more runs?

In the past, several to many team have quit playing during that year, when "their" team was moved up. Why? It is no fun to get beat & know that ones team will not be able to compete. Few wish to be B.P., for others.

IN THE 50 AGE GROUP: AA- 42 teams.
1) AAA- have 110 teams 2) Majors- have 56 teams 3) Major Plus- that there is 15 teams. How many teams are going to get moved up?

Take 30 teams out of AAA (put into Majors); & move 26 existing Major teams into Major Plus.
There forth: 1) AAA-80 teams 2) Majors- 60 teams 3) Major Plus- about 30 –35 teams

How many, if, any existing Major or Major Plus Teams will be allowed to move down?

IN THE 55 AGE GROUP: AA- 32 teams.
1) AAA- 72 teams 2) Majors- 35 teams 3) Major Plus- that there is 17 teams. Again, how many teams will be moved up?

Take 22 teams out of AAA & move then into Majors. Take 20 existing Major teams & move them into Major Plus.
There forth: 1) AAA-50 teams 2) Majors- 37 teams 3) Major Plus- 30-35 teams.

How many, if, any existing Major or Major Plus Teams will be allowed to move down? For some reasons, there appears to fewer 55 teams. (Major & Major Plus)

IN THE 60 AGE GROUP: AA- 57 teams.
1) AAA- 72 teams 2) Major- 39 teams 3) Major Plus- that there is 16 teams. Move 22 AAA teams into Major. Take 20 existing Major teams & move those teams into Major Plus.

There forth: 1) AAA- 50 teams 2) Major- 41 teams 3) Major Plus- 30-35 Teams. Will some AA teams get moved up into AAA?

Will this moving of teams up, help the Major Plus divisions? How many of the AAA & Major teams that get moved up, will be able to compete & win?

If, 140 teams get moved up, how many of these teams will be allowed to go back down? If, only 70 teams get moved up, will that small number of teams in three different age groups help solved “the problem”?

One of many possible questions. Dave & Awesom, thanks for the replies.
T Hi-J
Dec. 21, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Word on existing 50 M+ teams that will not play under the present rules.

2AWESOM: One of the probems, might be that as one gets older, that age group gets less Home Runs. An example: In the 60 M+, M+ gets 6 H.R. In 60 Majors, Major teams will get 5 H.R. In the 55 M+, that age group is allowed only 8 H.R.

Desert Guy: What is going to happen to all of these 10 to 20 Major teams that will be thrown into the M+. Also,what is going to happen to the 10-20 AAA teams that will be moved up into Majors.

The H.R. for an out, is just going tp make many players & teams unhappy. If, the "real" Major Plus teams do not show or the Major teams that were sent up to be feed on, do not show, what will be gained?

What about the AAA teams that will also, get moved up into Majors?

This year at Phoenix & L.V., several teams just quit in the middle of games. WHY? Both teams were getting spanked badly. One score was 60 to 20(in that range) & in the other 45 to 13. The newly formed 50 M+ team was still batting in the third inning. The 55 M+ was getting killed. In that game, the were only 2 H.R., hit by that 50 Major Plus team.

I believe that not to many teams will pitch B.P. or take several butt beating in Major Plus or Majors. These are just some of my concerns.

As far as 50 Major Plus teams, there are 3-4 teams maximun that can exceed 10 H.R. In the 55, I am not sure how many Major Plus teams can exceed 8 H.R. In the 60 Major Plus, there will be several teams that will be able to hit over 6 H.R.

Once in awhile, if, the weather is right; wind & temperature is below 60 degrees, the will be many teams going over the limit. If, all Major Divisions are allowed 5 H.R., there will many over the limit H.R. outs.

I wonder, how many excessing AAA teams, hit more than three H.R.? Is it relly true, that during this past year, one AAA team hit 13 - 14, ball over the 300 foot fence?

Again, if 20 to 40 teams in the 50, 55, & 60 age groups get moved up; what is the real number? That would be 20 to 40 teams; time three age groups; time two levels ( AAA & Majors).

That would be 20 to 40 teams in each age groups,; (50, 55, & 60) get moved up into a higher level. That's 60 to 120 teams. Will 10 more teams in the Major Plus age groups help? Or, will these new team fold. It is no fun getting beat by 15 to 25 runs, several times per Tournement.

Dave, I hope that the 20 teams or more that get moved up, do go up & play. But, from what I hear, many of these teams will not play, will break up, etc.

Only time will tell.
T Hi-J
Dec. 21, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Word on existing 50 M+ teams that will not play under the present rules.

If, SS-USA, contuine down their present road; I just got an e-mail, inwhich Randy Hendrick's, will not be fielding a 50 M+ team this year. I understand that the Hollis boys, will not be fielding a 50 or 55 M+ team.

If, the Florida Half Century, Texas Half Century, & the NorCal groups, follow thru: then these Regions will be staying home & not spend their money AT TOURNEYS where Home Runs, become outs.

Only time will tell. I hope you ballplayers do enjoy the TOC.

THi-J
Dec. 21, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: A FEW QUESTIONS for SS-USA.

WAGON 487: I believe that my statements were: True, but, to what degree? 1) Anaconda Sports, has developes that chip already. Easton Sports, has a bat at this time, that when rolled or gets "too hot", changes colors.
2) If, most of the younger men do use Altered Bats, what will be the norm in 5-10 years? If, so, in 5 years or so, will the 40 division be like as these men get older?
3) Starting in 2010 or 2011, all newly made Senior Bats, need to have the CHIP / or some other Anti-tampering solution. The first class of players, that start their first year in 40's & 50's, should be required to use the "new bats that have the anti-tampering".(N.A.T.= new anti-tampering)
4) In 2010 or 2011, the "N.A.T. bats", does not have to be enforced in the Women's, or the Men's 65, 70, 75, & 80 divisions.
5) Some of this reasoning is: A) Bats that have been Rolled or Shaved, will not last more than 1-2 seasons. B) If, so, than by the end of 2009-2010, the Rolled & Shave Bats will have broken. The Bats left are.........?
6) As for the grandfathering of Senior Bats, that would only apply for the older Senior Bats that were made before 2010 or 2011. The Women's program & the Men's 65, 70, 75, & 80, would be allow to use the older bats that did not have the N.A.T. SS-USA, can work out the Men's division.
Wagon & Taits, thanks for the replies.
T Hi-J
Dec. 21, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: A FEW QUESTIONS for SS-USA.

TO BILL & TERRY: I have several questions.
1) Is Little League Baseball on the decline?
2) Has Little league Baseball been on the decline for 10 years or more?
3) Has SS-USA, talked to other Regional T.D.'s, in the USA & asked this question? Is Softball in ones Region / Area, on the decline? If, so, for how long?
4) As far as Altered Bats, do these Region / Area T.D.'s, see a rise in Altered Bats? Is 50 % a true number?

I have talked to T.D.'s, young men & Seniors, thru out the South, Midwest, & West. Most will admit to the rise in Altered Bats, & some admit to using Altered Bats? The answer is .... almost all or at least 50 % of the teams are using Altered Bats. WHAT IS THE ANSWER?

If, the youth are using Altered Bats, what will happen in a few years, if, not sooner, when these younger men start playing in the over 40 division? Will Altered Bats be the norm? How many Seniors do not see anything wrong with rolling a bat?

Will SS-USA, take a stand? Or, will SS-USA, keep their head in the sand, as SS-USA, has done for the last 5-7 yeras?

Is, the answer to Altered Bats, very few Major Plus teams; make over the limit H.R.'s an out & as one ages, allow fewer H.R.'s? When will SS-USA, do the right thing?

A possible solution to Altered Bats?
1) By July of 09', all newly made Senior Bats must be made with a chip or other devise that can detect Altered Bats.
2) SS-USA, needs to buy or develope some devise to detect Altered Bats.
3) All other existing Senior bats should be "grandfathered" in until 2010 or 2011.
4) In 2010 or 2011, the women & 65 & older divisions, will not be effected.

Today, we are in hard times. During the next several years, money will be tight. There will be fewer teams traveling coast to coast. It may take 3-5 years for the economy to get back on track.

Money, travel, & the complete backwards direction that SS-USA, is starting to take; only means fewer & fewer teams & the 50, 55, & 60 Major Plus divisions, still will have only a few "real" Major Plus teams. Same as it had been for the last several years.

What will be gained when the unhappy Major teams get forced to play in the Major Plus division? How many Major teams can hit 10 H.R.'s today?

How many Major teams are able to score 5 runs more than 3 time in just one game? How many Major teams will be able to play in a division that has unlimited runs per inning? Most Major teams can not score 5 runs per inning for 4-5 straight innings, in one game. How are the majority of the Major teams going to score 5 runs 5 times per game?
That's 5 runs for 4- 5 innings & do that, for 5-7 games. I do not see that happening!

SS-USA, would you check your records for this past year? How many Major teams were able to score 7 runs or more in the open innings? How many teams scored more than 12 runs in an open inning.

Enough! I have beaten this matter to death & am sure that other havs grown tired by the last several days post.

T Hi-J
Dec. 19, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Rule Chaanges discussion

DESERT DAVE: As a "power hitter", I now must change my game? Why? Because of "New Bat & Ball" technology.

What will happen to our Smash Mouth ball? Did most of us Seniors, not grow up playing S.M.?

B BLAKE: Data has been found inwhich, the lighter weigh bats, have caused an increased of 8% in B.B.S. This means that today balls are traveling thru the infield 3-5 MPH faster. Some of this Data, also, indicates that the 40 & 44 cor balls travel thru the infield 3.57 MPH faster.

There is one test studies inwhich players are given a 28 oz bat. These players are not hitting the ball over 280 feet. Then, these same player are given a 26 oz bat & these same player hit the ball over 320 feet. Both bats were the WORTH M 7/5, 2007 BAT. (N.O.W. bats.)

Data & field tests, again indicates that if, one swings a 28 oz bat, that player can increase their B.B.S., by 3 MPH, if that player drops down & uses a 26 oz bat.

Data, also, proves than End Loaded bats can increase ones bat Speed anywhere from 5-10 (%) MPH. What's next? No End loaded Bats?

T Hi-J
Dec. 19, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Rule Chaanges discussion

DESERT DAVE: Thanks for that reply. If, I feel that a bat has been ALTERED, would you please tell me what I, as a player should or can do?

I believe that to protest a bat, that I must stop the game; give the T.D. $125 -$150, cash; in order to protest a bat that might be ILLEGAL?

I am speaking for myself. Players & teams that I know use ALTERED BATS, I try my best not to play on those teams.

Dave, have you ever asked any players if, they use or know players who are using ALTERED BATS?

Several years ago, there was a peroid that almost every game that I was playing in or watching, pitchers & catchers would complain to the Ump; that this bat or that bat was ALTERED. That did cause some hard feeling in Senior ball & SS-USA'S T.D.'S, got tired of all crap. Games were running farther behind & players did not want to put the $300 up to protest a bat.

As I still play against the "kids", I hear players complaining that this team or that team has several shaved bats, etc. When a 4'-10" young man that may weigh 150 lbs, hits a bomb, go figure. When I walk out to the parking lot & see B.D. selling bats. When the buzz in the stands is that so & so, is selling shave bats. What's up?

When one of my teams hit several home runs & "our" U-2s seem to make a different sound; & the other team hits four bombs & that teams U-2s, make a cracking sound; you figure out?

When Miken, Easton, & Combat reps are at the fields, ask those reps, about how many bats are ALTERED.

Ask teams or some of your friends if, your friend do know players who are using ALTERED BATS?

T Hi-J
Dec. 18, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Rule Chaanges discussion

ROBO2: Have you missed the point? Bill Ruthe & Terry H, run SS-USA, with the help of many others.
Bill, gets the changes that Bill, wants or needs for Ruthe's, teams.

All the important facts have been out there; sent to SS-USA; discussed by players & SS-USA management.Still no real change? Can I ask the question why, no changes?

In 2002-2003, the softball world was awear that there was something going on in softball. Article after article was written & reviewed by SS-USA.

Seniors for over five years have informed SS-USA, that Seniors wanted good bats & balls. SS-USA, has not spent the time or money inwhich a safe ball can be used in Senior Softball.

That ball would be a ball that had to be hit & if, that ball was miss hit, that hit ball would not be a 320 foot home run. Nothing has been done as of today. BUT, TRUMP, HAS a 52 cor ball with a 275 comp, that travels thru the infield 10-15% slower; a ball that is good in 50 to 100 degrees; what or why, is SS-USA waiting on?

BATS: Believe it or not? Senior bats are being rolled, shaved, end loaded, etc. Does SS-USA or the BAT Markers care? NO. WHY? Bat companies, sells are going up due to rolling & shaving of BATS. Data has been funded & reseached; BATS that were shaved or rolled, last for about 40 to 60 swings.

SAFTEY: Data has been out there for a few years; this data has concluded that the reasons for an 8% increase in B.B.S.; This increase in B.B.S, was caused by lighter bats, which caused an increase in BAT SPEED. FACT::: A 26 oz bat increase the B.B.S. by 3 MPH, over the same model that weigh was 28 oz.

SUGGESTIONS:
1) Starting in 2010, the 40, 50. 55, & 60 men age group should swing bats no lighter than 29 oz. Let the women & 65 divisions as is.( Swing any bat or any weight.)

2) Sometime in the 2009 season, try using the TRUMP 52 COR ball with a 275 comp. This ball should be used in the mens' 40, 50, 55, & may even need to be used in the 60's. Let the women & 65 age group & older use the present day bats & balls.

3) In 2010 or so, get rid of the SENIOR BATS, in the 40 & 50 divisions. (Might want to include the 55's?)

WHY? There are more & more teams in Senior Softball, that have gone to ILLEGAL BATS. One can believe this point or not. The younger age groups think nothing about rolling or shaving bats. To many, rolled & shaved bats are just part of the game.

Several of the young & older teams that I play on; have played aganist; practiced with; think nothing about removing pins, rolling, or shaving a bat. Sad to say, but, I know 12 or more players that use Altered Bats.

It seems that every week or so, one of my "friends" rat on team mates, etc.

In other words, more & more team have gone to playing with Illegal Bats. More & more seniors are admitting to using Altered Bats. JUST PART OF THE GAME?

T Hi-J
Dec. 10, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Looks like more associations are going to allow senior bats.

DBAX: What's up? No donuts this morning?

T Hi-J
Dec. 9, 2008
THE HI-JACKER
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: 2009 Tournaments

Taits: To the left on this page, is the work SUMMIT. Click on the word SUMMIT. When the next page comes up, scroll down.
On the left side of that page is the words Advisory Board. Under this heading is the underline word Members. Click on the word Members.

Not sure how long can be on that Advisory Board. If, I stand correct, all one needs to do is to ask SS-USA, & SS-USA, may or will place one on the A.B.

T Hi-J
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