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| Jan. 21, 2008 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: BLOWN HAMSTRING REPAIR Gunny, Don't know part of your hamstring is injured, but I pulled both of mine near the end of a season in rec league about 4 years ago. Felt a tingling at the bottom of my butt, but didn't know what it was. It progressively got worse. Went to a couple of chiropractors who informed me they were pulled hamstrings. They both said to rest it. That meant no running, doing squats, jumping rope, jogging, nothing. It took me 3 months or so for them to heal. If I over exert them I can feel the pain coming back. Proper stretching and running relaxed seems to have worked the best for me . I posted a message March 9, 2007, under general and miscellaneous, that has a lot of good advice from other softballers on how to take care of the hammys. Good luck. Pete |
| Jan. 13, 2008 pete88 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What Would You Change - Other Items Yo #19, I think your reply on sandbaggers and egotists, may apply to a few but not the majority. Many of us are on teams with 1 or 2 homerun hitters. That is the general consensus. To me, that makes the majority of aa teams comparable with each other concerning the home run hitters. So what can it hurt to let us hit a few more. The rule is the same for both teams.. It's not an ego thing or a sandbagging issue. A lot of times when a guy just tries to hit it hard, it goes out. Those of us in aa may not be adept enought to keep the ball down at will. It seems a shame to be punished for hitting it hard. Even though it may seem correct to move up to aaa, for some of us it's not that easy. Some of us live hundreds of miles from major cities, where having access to other teams is possible. It took me 3 months of posting messages to get on a team. Plus, maybe we like the teams we play for and don't want to take the chance of getting on a team full of undesirables. I believe a vast majority of us in aa, just not the bangers, would like to see that second homer be a single or have some type of a 1 up rule. I do appreciate your views as we are all entitled to our own opinion. Good luck in your upcoming season. Pete Scrap Iron 50's |
| Jan. 11, 2008 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Host hotels for Gold Glove in Phoenix Has anyone seen a "host hotel" list for the Gold Glove Classic in Phoenix at the end of February? Thanks, Pete |
| Jan. 6, 2008 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What would you change in Senior Softball? or maybe one up on the other team, then maybe an out or a single or foul. |
| Jan. 6, 2008 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What would you change in Senior Softball? I've been playing senior softball in the AA division for Scrap Iron about a year. Having a ball. I play with a great bunch of guys. I'm a small guy(5'7", 155 lbs.), and have decent power. In AA we're only allowed 1 homerun, then an out. I read a lot of replies that if you want to hit more homeruns, move up. But I prefer to play with this group of guys that I have made a commitment to and have grown attached to. Our team is a decent AA team, but I think we're overmatched for AAA.(I hope my team doesn't mind me saying this). How come that second ball out can't be a single or even a foul ball? After the first one out I don't try to hit it out, just trying to hit it hard somewhere. Do I have any supporters out there? Either way, I'll always be ready to play. Thanks, Pete Ayotte Scrap Iron 50's |
| Oct. 9, 2007 pete88 | Topic: Bats Discussion: new bat I always use a neoprene bat sleeve for hitting practice balls.(you can find these at softball.com) Seems like it would give the bat longevity. Recently I purchased some soft training balls made by Easton. Though the ball doesn't have the same pop, you still can tell if you hit it well. Has anyone else tried these? You could hit hundreds of these without harming your bats. |
| Oct. 5, 2007 pete88 | Topic: Product review Discussion: Gary 19,just curious. Gary 19, I was wondering if you were pummeled repeatedly when you were in school. Or has your charming demeanor developed in your latter years? Do you create as much turmoil in person as you do on this board? |
| Sept. 26, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Please don't pee in the pool And then there are some of us that sit poolside, catching some rays,laughing at the the guys peeing in the pool and at those who are swimming in it. |
| Sept. 26, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Too many to mention Man, this great stuff!! I'm bustin' a gut. Keep it rollin' fellas. |
| Sept. 25, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Why?????? GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!! I've been reading these posts since I started Senior Softball back in March. It has not only been informative, but entertaining as well as amusing. Some fellas find the constant jousting as offensive. I guess everone's entitled to there own opinion. I myself find it interesting. Although TNG has some valid arguments, he seem as though he wants to create controversy, which he seems to embrace. I want everyone to know I enjoy ALL the comments. I hope they continue. I'll be in Vegas next week, maybe I'll be able to meet some of you.(einstein, stoneman,the wood, TNG, taits, lecak,etc.). I'll be playing for MI Sports. Let me know who your playing for so I can keep an eye out for you. Pete#88 |
| Aug. 29, 2007 pete88 | Topic: Bats Discussion: Legal bats for the Huntsman? Could someone enlighten me on what bats will be legal for the Huntsman games in October? Last year (my first senior tournament), I was informed that my Miken Freak was not allowed. Was that correct? It has a 2000 ASA stamp, and a USSSA 1.20 bpf stamp. I know the U2's weren't allowed. Thanks. |
| May 17, 2007 pete88 | Topic: Product review Discussion: Joint Medication DMac, I've had some minor problems with knee and ankle aches. I started taking Osteo-Biflex, an over the counter pill that lubricates the joints. Seems like it worked for me. Played in the recent Vegas tournament, using a lot of the info that the guys have given me. Came away from the tournament with some minor soreness, but no pulls. Of all the info I received, your statement on running relaxed probably benefited me the most. I also like the full length compression pants. Thanks for the tips. Are you going to Reno? Who are you playing for? Maybe I'll see you there. Good luck. Pete |
| March 23, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: pulled leg muscles Well fellas, I sure have enjoyed all the great replies. It's not as tough as I thought it would be to decide on which path I need to travel. Do I want to continue the kamikaze style(I'm half Japanese) and play for a few more years, or do I pace myself and continue to play this game that I 'm so absorbed in? There's a fella in my home town by the name of Porter Phillips. I believe he just turned 75 and plays for the Arizona 75's. He's freak of nature an awesome ball player. I realize if want to play for many more years like Porter, I'll have to tone it down a little. Maybe let that "wild hair" surface occasionally like "the wood". Surf 88, my hats off to you if you travel that far to practice. I live about 6 hours from Denver. DMac, you said that you had a 1 hour ritual before games. Could you share some of these rituals? Hope to meet some of you guys in future tournaments. I'm playing for Scrap Irons 50's. |
| March 23, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: pulled leg muscles test |
| March 22, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: pulled leg muscles DMac, I find your comments both interesting and informative. So I'd like to pick your brain a little for some beneficial insight for my future. Your statement about lack of ability struck a nerve. Although I don't think I lack ability, I may be lacking in the common sense department. For the last 17 years that I have competed in softball, I have felt I have held my own, even against the young bucks. I have always took a special pride in my speed. I have always been plagued with the soreness, but the pulls started 4 years ago. I pulled both hamstrings at the end of a season. I let them rest over the winter, vowing that I would take it easy the next season. At my first at bat I was going to run at about 75%. At the crack of the bat I went full speed. Running at partial speed was not an option. I have always played at a "balls to tha walls" pace, which still includes head first slides and dives for balls. I realize that this is part of my undoing. Are you saying I should act my age and slow down? Or do I just need to utilize some of the techniques posted? I know I possess a liitle of that machismo attitude and I like showing off for my sons, especially my son that plays high school ball. What do you or anyone else out there think? Do I need physical or mental help? |
| March 20, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: pulled leg muscles Diehard, Picklejuicesport.com says it's available at 7-11 stores. Pete |
| March 13, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: pulled leg muscles Lefty,Surf and Gary, Thanks for the tips. Lefty, I'm going to try and substitute my stretch wraps with the neoprenes next tournament. Surf, I live in eastern Utah so I don't make many practices. I'll update you on the ultrasound once I start using it. Gary, I've tried a few different back crackers, didn't work. I also presently utilize one knee brace, helps with my bad knee, but not the starined muscles. Thanks for the tip though. |
| March 11, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: pulled leg muscles Hombre, I've found a chair with some wheels and tried it for about 15'. That's all the room I have in my trailer out here at my job site. Feels like it's going to work for me. Can't understand why anyone wouldn't at least try your cure. Maybe they are just gluttons for punishment. As for worrying about people laughing at me, I could give a crap. The ones that laugh are usually the ones that are lacking in one way or another. I'll up date you in a month or so after the Mustang Tournament and hopefully it will be a favorable report. Thanks |
| March 11, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: pulled leg muscles Surf 89, I hooked up with Scrap Iron 50's out of Denver. Thanks for the reply. |
| March 10, 2007 pete88 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: under armour Hey Guys, Thanks for all the good advice. It's great to have this type of resource to be able to obtain all this valuable information. I have been to sveral chiropractors and none of them have had this good of advice. I was wondering what full length under armour bottoms are better, the heat gear or the cold gear? Or both for different seasons. Also, is anyone out there from the Rancho Cordova area(near Sacramento)? I grew up ther but haven't been around there much for the last 26 years. I reside in Utah now. It would be cool to hook up with someone in a tournament somewhere. Thanks again fellas! |
