I am moving to a country where I do not think I will be able to find a place to play baseball.  I have two years till I go to college, and i hope to play ball there, but only if I'm good enough.  How can I get better alone?
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There is nothing you can do. You are going to fall behind your peers. Baseball is a team game. Just make sure that you maintain your arm strength.
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Oh yes, softball is pretty much my life!  I play catcher about 99% of the time... I can play anywhere, though.  I have been playing for 5 years now, and it is certainly addictive!  Make sure to check out the Women's College World Series... it should be coming up on ESPN U or ESPN 2.
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Relax, and take a deep breath. You have practiced all season for this and now it will pay off. This is something you can do, otherwise you wouldn't have made it this far. Picture in your mind your team making every shot perfectly, playing excellent defense and winning the tournament. Remeber, cliched as it may sound, If you can concieve it and believe it, you can achieve it.
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first you got to get a foot ball that fits your hand[ i dont know how old you are.] but if you hold it propperly[ fingers on the lasses] and throw it gracefully [ try throwing easy and short distances] like a baseball. it will come to you with practice[ you just cant wish it ]... GRACE is the key.... let us know how you do , joe  you wont learn this on a web site, you learn this on the practice field.
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follow your dream...if it does not work out, you still end up with a degree.. Start with a Junior College and good luck.\nRemember, each team in Pro Ball have try outs each year for guys who don't go to college.\nIf you have heart and talent you will make it!!
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If you play basketball now and want to play in college, talk to your coach about some possibilities.  Then, I would say to go see your guidance counselor.  They are there to help you and to provide information.
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get in the nets and live there. practice, practise, praktice.\nbut: you'll only be as good as your bowling partner.
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This is a tough situation for you. I have 5 daughters and my advice for them would be this.\nDo what you think is best for yourself only you know how you will feel with your decision. You want to show them everything you got. You will go for the spot on the team to be on the first team right? questions: what happens if you dont make it? How long will it take you to get the spot? How many games will you miss reaching the spot? If you make it, what next? will you get to play as much? Will you gain much more by the tournaments that you would be able to play?\n\nBut for the "parental" view,\nWhy do you want to be on the first team? Will  you have more advantages? Is it for more status? Will you play as much as on the other team? Could you maybe "shine" more on this team?\n\nThese are just some of the things you could answer yourself. Maybe by listening to yourself and your parents who only want the best for you. you can come up with a pro and con list of where you may suit your situation better. \n\nAs always when the years have passed and you look back what will you remember the most of these days. How well you played? What you did to get there? ect.\n\nHope this helps, and good luck to whatever you decide. I think you took an adult step just by asking others opinions.
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Try playing in like schools/clubs etc.\nIt always helps.\nSlowly by slowly you'll get there.\nGoodluck!
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Try to get a scout to see your talents so join a local team and see if a scout can come see you but it's much easier to go pro from college because scouts go there to search for new talent
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I would do what you think you would love to do. Just face your fears about the ball. Practice makes perfect and the more you practice, the better you'll be. The better you are, the more you will get to play. If you hate track, don't put yourself through that. When you recieve awards for something you hate, you won't appreciate it as much as if you loved it and worked hard for it.
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I'm a Royals fan and I'll admit that it isn't a long stay in the minors before being called up to the majors in the Royals organization.  \n\nThe road to the majors starts with the draft or getting an invite to the club's spring traning tryouts.  If they sign you, you will be designated for assignment.  This means that they will place you on one of the teams in their organization, ranging from the parent club (MLB) down to low level affiliates such as Class A, Short-Season, or Rookie League.  If you are not signed, you could take an alternate route and play in the independent minor leagues and hope to get noticed.  But basically put, they scout/sign you then you work your way up the system.
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Let colleges know you're interested in playing for them.  If you're not batting .600 with 17 HR and 57 RBI in 20 games, scouts may or may not make it out to your games.  The suggestion of sending schools tapes of your play is excellent.  Also, you can apply to the schools that you would like to go to after checking up on whether they're looking for someone with your baseball talents as well.\n\nIf you're a pitcher who can throw gas, you'll get attention.  If you can bat as I mentioned above, you will, too.  Also, if you're a good catcher with a decent bat, that's the fastest way up the food chain.\n\nIf you're looking to play ball as a way of getting through college, remember that most teams don't hand out many full baseball scholarships.  Last I checked, a team had 11.7 scholarships in D-I, so most of their players get half or quarter rides.\n\nGood luck with your play.  And if a pro scout takes interest in you, take interest in him.  You can go to college anytime... :)
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I am very good, not being conceited, but I received a full scholarship to IU and was invited to try out for the 1996 Olympic softball team, but I was pregnant and could not go. I am 34 and I am still a fast pitch catcher as well as shortstop on my co-ed team. I also bat clean up and have since I was 11. Why do you ask?
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Just keep practicing.After school,go to a field and run,run,run and maybe have someone out there encouraging you.
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I think you guys should have lunch or hang out together in a team building activity outside softball.  I am serious..this will help build morale.  Maybe, hang out at a bar or watch an inspirational movie...like the a baseball movie..The Rookie or Bad News Bears. Also, set up a practice and work on your weaknesses.  I totally understand what you mean..except I was in a basketball team.  It is important to have fun...but when the losses pile up..its tough!  You just have to play your best and your teammates have to trust each other.  Good luck.
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being a first baseman myself, my advice would be that the most important skill is to be able to catch balls in the dirt - mostly bad throws from 2B, SS, 3B. another is the stretch to catch the ball. tall isnt as important as long - being able to reach out and catch the ball the earliest possible. quickness isnt really an issue, you only need to move 15 feet MAX to either side.