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10 BB
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 Posted - 02/14/2009 : 18:38:35
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baseballpapa
1520 Posts |
Posted - 02/14/2009 : 22:22:50
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The Bandits played these Bay Bomber guys at Disney and look forward to seeing them again. I think that the teams that are deciding to come to Georgia to play speaks very well for our baseball. I believe these teams know that this is where they can find the competition that will only make them better no matter the outcome of the games. Piece of advice for the Georgia Teams we had all better be ready to play as these guys will be ready to rumble. Piece of advice for South Georgia and Florida, You had all better be ready to play as the Georgia boys will be ready to rumble. Pharmacies in Georgia and Florida should be busy with Coaches looking for something to help them sleep.
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baseballpapa
1520 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2009 : 10:21:41
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I haven't gotten a complete final list of the 10U teams entered in the Frost yet but it is good news that the Bay Bombers might be coming.
I want this post to be a testament to the "State of Georgia Baseball"
The State of Georgia is alive and well in all age groups. We have spent quite a bit of time discussing the 10U Bandits, Bombers, Stixx, Mizuno Glory and other national contenders.
I am one of the few that can say we have seen all of these teams play and consider them all to be the real deal and have the greatest amount of respect for them. But I also feel that some of the other Georgia teams have earned the right not to be overlooked.
I've said it in the posts before and I am now saying it again. The Bandits played over 100 games last year and none and I said none were any harder than the ones we played against these Georgia Teams.
If the Bombers are coming for a rematch with the Bandits, or looking forward to playing the Stixx or if Mizuno feels that they need a warm-up prior to getting into full swing then I expect that they might be in for a surprise. I remember last year that the Memphis Tigers out of Memphis Tennessee came to the Super NIT for an opportunity to beat the Bandits but didn't make it as they faced some Georgia Teams that were ready to play baseball and were eliminated before the semi-finals. And for the ones of you that don't already know, The Memphis Tigers have an awesome 10U baseball team and are capable of beating any team mentioned in the National Rankings.
I now go on record and state that I am proud of the "State of Georgia Basbeball" and give credit to all of the organizations, parks, coaches, parents, and most of all kids that take their baseball serious. Kids that take time away from other things they could be doing and spend it on the baseball field with their teammates. Papa is getting older boys and although you don't realize it now the memories that you are making now will remain with you through all of your years and 50 years from now you will remember every game, every big hit, every great pitch and even the smell of the ball park. You won't begin to cherish it the way I do until you get older and realize that it was one of the greatest times of your life.
In years past the early tournaments were used as a tune-up for the State and National tournaments that would come later. The first five tournaments for the Bandits have entered read like a World Series event with the best names the game has to offer willing to take a chance, willing to put it on the line, willing to risk it all, willing to play the best. In past years many teams would have avoided this type tournament this early but not this year and this is why I state that Georgia Baseball should be at the top of any list made.
Good luck to all but especially to 6-4-3, Scorpions, Chili Dogs, Kennesaw, EC Tigers, EC Longhorns, PTB Elite, Sandtown and all of the other 10U Georgia Teams. I would wager that the Stixx, Bombers, and Mizuno will have the same amount of respect for you that the Bandits have after they have the pleasure or displeasure of playing you. The Bandits know that there will be no good draw to be had in this tournament so my advice is to come ready and not be planning on working your way into playing shape here.
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moss21
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Posted - 02/15/2009 : 17:48:15
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PAPA, I PUT A NEW TEAM TOGETHER LAST FALL IN THE 10&UNDER DIV. WE HAVE NOT PLAYED MUCH USSSSA. MY QUESTION ABOUT THE SUPER NIT IS HOW MANY GAMES DID THE BANDITS PLAY LAST YEAR?I HAVE ALOT OF RESPECT FOR YA'LL BECAUSE YOU DID WIN THE SUPER NIT LAST YEAR.ALL I CAN DO IS PREPARE MY KIDS TO COME TO THE NIT AND PLAY THE HARDEST THAT THEY CAN,BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE TOURNAMENT, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS AND ALL THE TALK THAT THE PARENTS AND COACHES DO, THE KIDS THAT PLAY THE GAME IS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD.SOMETIMES PARENTS PUTS TO MUCH PRESURE ON THEIR KIDS TO FILL THE PARENTS DREAMS,AND WHEN THEY DON'T WIN,THE KIDS THINK THAT THEY HAVE LET THE PARENTS DOWN.SO PLEASE DON'T PUT THE HORSE IN FRONT OF THE CART.
THE ONLY THING I CAN WISH FOR OUT OF THE SUPER NIT THAT MY TEAM GOES UP THERE,PLAYS HARD-CLEAN BASEBALL AND HOPE THE BREAKS GOES OUR WAY. |
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10 BB
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Posted - 02/15/2009 : 18:17:07
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| I agree with you abuot some things you've said the problem is there are to many teams in Ga. The talent is spread to thin . I feel if you took the best kids off of the 900 10u teams and make one elite team there is no team in the country that could touch it. To many coach's with ego problems wanting to be in charge or they are worried their child want be a star on the team if they're not a coach. I would just about guarantee this team would win Disney. But what do I know I'm just a fan of Ga. baseball |
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Stixxbaseball
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Posted - 02/15/2009 : 18:36:09
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| Well said and I guarantee the Stixx have respect for everyone. There will not be an easy path in this tournament. |
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baseballpapa
1520 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2009 : 23:03:09
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Moss 21,
If I am not mistaken the Bandits played a total of 10 games in the Super NIT last year, losing the first in extra innings and coming back winning 9 in a row. Keep in mind that they were shortened games due to the rain. (Most except the championships were 3-5 innings. We played approximately 102 games last year but not only USSSA. We played in all of the major organizations state tournaments and also in 3 Super NIT's and then Disney and the hardest part is keeping track of all of the pitching and other rules of each different organization.
One of the reasons that my grandson is playing for the Bandits is that he is having fun. This has been one of the greatest experiences he has had just because no pressure is put on him or any of the players. When you see us at the Super NIT watch the boys closely, We will be the ones having the most fun, probably the ones playing wall ball getting into trouble, if there is a creek they will be looking for critters, if there is a playground they will be the ones on top of the fort, if there is some sort of riding toy they will be the ones riding it. If you watch closely you will see that they feel no pressure. We expect nothing of them but to enjoy each other and to enjoy the game.
We have some great men that pose as coaches and one of the things said after every practice is that all that is being asked of our boys is that they always give their best. We have been on many teams including a now 11U elite team that taught the same values. We feel so blessed to be on a team that feels like family. This team is special not because of the wins or losses but the bond we share with each other and the glue that holds us together is the children.
Build your team around good kids with good parents. Parents that are not looking for them to become stars or major leaguers but parents that want them only to be a little better today than yesterday. Baseball taught right teaches much more than just baseball. But Dreams are good things too and although there will be some stumbles along the way always and I mean always encourage them to dream. |
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oldcoach
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Posted - 02/16/2009 : 09:59:48
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| moss21,please dont give Papa the big head please |
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ECBdad
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Posted - 02/16/2009 : 10:14:00
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Papa,
My son has been lucky enought to play the badits a few times and I must say I agree with much of what you have said. I always noticed how relaxed and carefree these boys seem. Even in the dugout, right up until game time. They just seem to be having fun.
That said, I would love it if you would clear up some details for all of us. First, how many days a week do you guys practice? Second, do you practice year round or do you take time off?
Thanks in advance for your reply. |
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baseballpapa
1520 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2009 : 11:31:35
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ECB Dad
I will be glad to get the total truth on record concerning the Bandits practice. The answer is no more than any other elite travel team that we have played for. For the past 3 months we have been indoors starting out 2 times a week and the past 4 weeks, 3 nights a week and if the weather was good we would meet for an outdoor practice. Normal practice is between 2 to 2-1/2 hours. We are fortunate that our indoor facility furnished by a parent allows us to go with live hitting with a pitcher, catcher, and batter along with a umpire in a large 60' x 80' cage 20' high. We feel that this is a real blessing.
We do not practice during football season and that turned out to be a real disadvantate at the Triple Crown Fall State as you could tell we were not quite ready. We practice baseball 3 nights a week during basketball season and play basketball on Saturday. Seems to work for both sports as they are undefeated in basketball. Might be something your basketball coaches want to try.
Hope this clears up any misconceptions of some of the prior posts. |
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bmoser
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Posted - 02/18/2009 : 18:05:04
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There are 10 posters ranking 6-4-3 in the top 3 of their Frost finalist. These 10 must REALLY like their roster changes made since losing 6 of their last 7 games last season. Will they gel? We'll see real soon...weather permitting :)
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HITANDRUN
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Posted - 02/18/2009 : 19:14:42
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I think they are going to gel, exactly when no body knows. I am starting to think aside from the Bandits, there isn't a big difference between the top 10 teams in GA. There will be alot of close games this season. On any day anyone can win, who ever plays the most consistent defense will come out on top most of the time. 6-4-3 will win some close games because they
out-coach the other team, some of these teams don't have that luxary. If it's really cold will the Bay Bombers be able to play well under those conditions? |
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10 BB
264 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2009 : 22:07:27
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| I think STIXX Baseball are the #1 or #2 team in Georgia, they will be the team to beat at most tournaments. As for the Bombers at the Frost, thats a scrappy ball team I don't think weather will bother them,no more than anybody else. |
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10 BB
264 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2009 : 22:42:52
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| I wonder if 6-4-3 will still try those trick plays or have they traded them in for fundamental baseball. You know fall on the ground and flip and flop or uh oh I threw the ball into the outfield . |
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JAWS07
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Posted - 02/18/2009 : 22:52:53
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Those 10 posters obviously know about Coach Pralgo and his ability to produce. They will absolutely gel!quote:
Originally posted by bmoser
There are 10 posters ranking 6-4-3 in the top 3 of their Frost finalist. These 10 must REALLY like their roster changes made since losing 6 of their last 7 games last season. Will they gel? We'll see real soon...weather permitting :)
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baseballpapa
1520 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2009 : 05:52:46
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| I think HitandRun hit the nail on the head when he said that there was very little difference in the top 10 teams in Georgia this year in 10U. It surprised me to learn that 643 lost 6 of its last 7 games. Is this true? I don't agree that 643 will out coach many teams as most of these top 10 teams also have good coaches or they wouldn't be in the top 10. The Bay Bombers we played in Florida could probably win in Alaska and being that they are only 10 years old I don't believe cold weather will affect them much more than us. |
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BBall123
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Posted - 02/19/2009 : 09:03:07
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Papa,
I have to agree with you and hitandrun, in the top ten teams here in GA there is little difference. the 7,8,9,10 teams are generally 2 pitchers or hitters away from the 1,2,3 teams.in some cases its just a small difference in how the teams approach the game.
I think this 643 coaching thing is out of touch,Im not saying they dont have good coaching.But like you, I think there are a lot of good coaches in these top tier teams.
Ive heard alot of stuff about the trick play thing,I feel it is just a good coach trying to give his team an edge (nothing more-nothing less).
A good coach learns to use the tools he has,some teams have dominating pitching,some powerfull hitting all the way down the lineup,some are mediocre in both these areas and play small ball and use there speed to put preasure on the opposing defense.some teams are blessed to have all these components.
In the top ten teams in Ga there is little difference,a couple of players or a different approach.
There are several teams trying to find there sea legs or gel that were revamped since last spring or even since the fall,this is just a prelude to some great competition from May on out to july. Cant wait to see it!
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Originally posted by baseballpapa
I think HitandRun hit the nail on the head when he said that there was very little difference in the top 10 teams in Georgia this year in 10U. It surprised me to learn that 643 lost 6 of its last 7 games. Is this true? I don't agree that 643 will out coach many teams as most of these top 10 teams also have good coaches or they wouldn't be in the top 10. The Bay Bombers we played in Florida could probably win in Alaska and being that they are only 10 years old I don't believe cold weather will affect them much more than us.
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JAWS07
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Posted - 02/19/2009 : 10:09:36
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Must have got your team with it? That is a whole other thread and has been discussed before. Certainly works in a pinch. However, the 643 team does not need to trade trick plays for fundamentals they are already pretty sound.quote:
Originally posted by 10 BB
I wonder if 6-4-3 will still try those trick plays or have they traded them in for fundamental baseball. You know fall on the ground and flip and flop or uh oh I threw the ball into the outfield .
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BaseballJunky12
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Posted - 02/19/2009 : 14:39:46
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| I think it is good to use a tricky play to win a ball game. If the other team is going to be fooled by it, why not use your practice of it in a game but the roster moves that 643 made were good and I not sure there is a better coach around than Danny Pralgo. They were fundamentally sound last year. I don't think they are up there with the Bandits and STIXX but they should be good. |
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Stixxbaseball
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Posted - 02/19/2009 : 15:28:50
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Thanks for your vote of confidence but please don't put that bullseye on our back!! I think the Bombers are the team to beat. There, we are even. (just kidding)
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Originally posted by 10 BB
I think STIXX Baseball are the #1 or #2 team in Georgia, they will be the team to beat at most tournaments. As for the Bombers at the Frost, thats a scrappy ball team I don't think weather will bother them,no more than anybody else.
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10 BB
264 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2009 : 19:34:58
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| Actually our team has'nt played 6-4-3, just seen the tricks at the park |
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moss21
54 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2009 : 20:22:52
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| Found a new website for the Bay Bombers www.leaguelineup.com (Find your site) Bay Bombers 10u and state of coarse Florida. Its pretty neat |
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greglomax
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Posted - 02/20/2009 : 11:35:28
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| The Frost may be on, but may be soggy. Looking at the forecast for next weekend, they are calling for some rain on Friday and Saturday. Of course a lot could change between now and then. |
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panther
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Posted - 02/20/2009 : 11:36:56
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| I still think the longhorns have a chance to make some noise this season. I guess we will find out pretty soon. Not long now until the games begin. They got some power and you never know that gives you swingers chance. |
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baseballpapa
1520 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2009 : 08:42:29
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Let's put the trick play thing to bed. A trick play that is used and works is an awesome thing for the fans of the team using it to see. A trick play used and that doesn't work is an awesome thing for the fans of the opposing team to see not work. The play was used against us and worked for them and then used again later and didn't work and you could see the air go out of their players when their play didn't work. It was fun to see both ways and the tricks are part of baseball so get used to it. My hat is off to the coach that plans part of practice letting the players learn something that is fun for them. And just for the record they execute this play the same fundamentally sound way they play the game. I agree that they have a good Coach but our Coaches are also the best that we wouldn't trade for anyone.
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10 BB
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Posted - 02/22/2009 : 12:02:00
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| Does anybody think a tournament director puts the teams in a hat (so to speak) and just blind draws for pool play matchups or do you think he does his homework and knows the top teams and tries not to match them up in pool play. I think it would make for some better tournaments if the top teams had to play in pool play. Reason is some of the better teams just have more pitching, playing them on pool play day would force a team to pitch studs on sat. that is if you don't sandbag and we want to win every game. |
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