MaverickAH
Well-Known Member
These are some random & not so random thoughts & questions that have crossed my mind from time to time (Some for years!). My hope in asking them is to provoke thought & discussion. Here goes...…...
1. How much work do you put in on the defensive side of your game?
For me, the answer was, "A LOT!". Countless hours of drills & scenarios. Coming from a baseball & fastpitch background where runs are more scarce & one miscue can cost you a game, playing defense was extremely important. When I played slow pitch, I was a multi-position player & even though offense was thought of as the prime focus of the game, I put in far more work every week on my defense. I took great pride in being able to affect a game on the defensive side far more than I took from the offensive side when it came to slow pitch. My rationale was:
2. How long do you expect your main gamer to last you?
The answer to this question can have multiple factors:
I would expect answers to this question to be wildly varied. Some areas of the country have extreme heat & weather conditions. Some areas play year round. Some areas have red clay which can be particularly hard on leather. Some places have all 3!
Look forward to reading your answers!
One thing that I forgot to mention is that once a glove becomes a gamer for me, it's a lifer! I never sell my gamers.
1. How much work do you put in on the defensive side of your game?
For me, the answer was, "A LOT!". Countless hours of drills & scenarios. Coming from a baseball & fastpitch background where runs are more scarce & one miscue can cost you a game, playing defense was extremely important. When I played slow pitch, I was a multi-position player & even though offense was thought of as the prime focus of the game, I put in far more work every week on my defense. I took great pride in being able to affect a game on the defensive side far more than I took from the offensive side when it came to slow pitch. My rationale was:
- Defensively locking down an area of the field can negatively affect your opponent's offense especially if it forces them to change up & try to do something they don't normally do. It can be very demoralizing & messes with their heads when you make a great play.
- Not making routine to mildly difficult plays & not playing good fundamental defense extends innings. Turning a 0 - 2 run five minute inning into a 10+ run 45 minute inning in 90+ degrees temperature is not a good thing! It also does nothing to help your offense no matter how good it is!
2. How long do you expect your main gamer to last you?
The answer to this question can have multiple factors:
- How many games do you play?
- Where do you play?
- What conditions do you play in?
- Do you use multiple gamers?
- How much attention do you pay to glove maintenance?
- What level of glove do you use?
- How do you like your glove to play?
I would expect answers to this question to be wildly varied. Some areas of the country have extreme heat & weather conditions. Some areas play year round. Some areas have red clay which can be particularly hard on leather. Some places have all 3!
Look forward to reading your answers!
One thing that I forgot to mention is that once a glove becomes a gamer for me, it's a lifer! I never sell my gamers.
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