Both of these techniques will be used in situations where the defensive corners are being overly aggressive when they charge on a bunt, and/or the middle infielders are breaking to their bags before the ball is actually bunted. 
A push bunt is executed just like a sacrifice bunt except instead of “catching” the ball with [...]

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An intentional pickle will usually be called when there are 2 outs and you are trying to score the runner on 3rd. If the runner is on 1st, she will break at the pitch just like a normal steal. However, if the catcher throws the ball (which they tend to do because it would be [...]

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A delayed steal is called when the pitcher and catcher are doing a poor job of watching the runner on 1st, or the middle infielders are not doing a good job of picking up 2nd base. Executing a delayed steal starts with taking an aggressive leadoff. When the catcher releases the ball to the pitcher, [...]

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A bunt and run play involves the runner(s) stealing at the pitch combined with the batter executing a bunt. Coaches call bunt and  run plays in a couple different situations.
Moving Slower Runners and Avoiding Force Plays – When coaches find themselves in a traditional sacrifice bunt situation (less that 2 outs, with a [...]

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As the name implies, a base hit bunt is used when the primary objective is to get a runner on base. Coaches will usually call for a base hit bunt when facing a team whose infielders are either slow, or playing their positions quite deep. The technique used when bunting for a base hit will [...]

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This is a traditional “move the runner” situation where there is a runner on 1st or 2nd with less than 2 outs. The goal is to lay a soft bunt down that travels just far enough (5 to 8 feet from home plate) to cause any infielder to have to take a few steps forward [...]

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An offensive signal system is based on counting individual signs rather than looking for a specific indicator followed by a specific sign. The idea is to simplify things for the batter/base runner, while at the same time eliminate the need to constantly repeat specific actions. With the counting system, it makes absolutely no difference what [...]

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The short answer 12-15.
In a perfect world, you’d have 3 pitchers  2 catchers and speed on the bench.  12-15 players is a number that you can manage.  Typically most of the girls will see the field in most games.  You can utilize base runners and the DP/Flex rule to get another girl an at bat.  [...]

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If you are new to travel ball you’ll have to familiarize yourself with this website to insure your players.  It is also required that any player participating in any ASA sanctioned tournament be registered through the VTD. If you are putting a team together for the fall and your players are already registered you don’t [...]

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The long awaited dates for this years qualifiers and nationals are here so start planning!
 

10U Regionals 7/11-7/13/08 in Northern California
10U Western Nationals 7/30-8/3/08 in Phoenix, AZ
10U Nationals (TBD)

12U National Qualifier 7/4-7/6/08 in Stockton, CA
12U Regionals 7/11-7/13/08 in Northern California
12U HOF Qualifier 5/17-5/18/08 in Clovis, CA
12U Western Nationals 7/30-8/3/08 in Phoenix, [...]

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