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Author TOPIC: Younger
Bigelow

January 24, 2024
3:07:01 PM

Entry #: 4354904
If you could go back in time and tell your younger self one thing, what would you say?

JAG 28

January 24, 2024
4:25:12 PM

Entry #: 4354905
Don't grow old.... seriously.

Bud Wiser

January 24, 2024
6:06:03 PM

Entry #: 4354907
Never wait. Life goes faster than you think.

Redkel1

January 24, 2024
8:03:26 PM

Entry #: 4354909
Where good shoes and cleats.

Green Balls

January 25, 2024
8:03:58 AM

Entry #: 4354911
“The difference between a successful person and others is not lack of strength not a lack of knowledge but rather a lack of will.”
– Vince Lombardi


Anchor

January 25, 2024
2:37:26 PM

Entry #: 4354913
Stretch before you play.

Moulton

January 25, 2024
3:37:17 PM

Entry #: 4354915
Some people will not hear you regardless of how often, how loudly, how truthfully, how lovingly, or how profoundly you speak.

Birkey

January 26, 2024
5:02:10 AM

Entry #: 4354926
Make it easier for yourself to strike balls. You need care and love, too. You do not need to work so hard or worry so much about a silly error. When you are feeling better, when you are healthier, following your heart more, you are able to do better at everything you reach for.

robokill

January 26, 2024
3:44:03 PM

Entry #: 4354939
eat and drink for joy

Blumpkin

January 27, 2024
10:15:20 AM

Entry #: 4354950
Sometimes you can't escape your destiny!

Guy Smiley

January 28, 2024
6:32:00 PM

Entry #: 4354957
Listen to your parents.

Faux

January 29, 2024
8:25:54 AM

Entry #: 4354959
Make peace with your past.

Nano

January 29, 2024
11:39:15 AM

Entry #: 4354960
Time heals almost everything…. Give it time.

Ethos71

January 30, 2024
9:00:27 AM

Entry #: 4354966
The only person in charge of your happiness is U.

tswear

January 30, 2024
3:53:31 PM

Entry #: 4354969
Smile at the world.
You don't own all the problems in the world.


Ponyview

January 31, 2024
1:09:07 PM

Entry #: 4354974
24-hour rule, wake up the next day and most of your troubles go away.

CC & Coke

February 1, 2024
10:51:00 AM

Entry #: 4354980
STOP thinking so much. it's alright not to know all the answers.

HR Leader

February 2, 2024
7:24:15 AM

Entry #: 4354986
Learn to be patience and selective at the plate.

Peatsum

February 3, 2024
10:41:20 AM

Entry #: 4355006
Be careful what you tolerate. You are teaching people how to treat you.

Rev Hero

February 4, 2024
7:20:04 PM

Entry #: 4355008
Every day is another chance to change your life.

Purelife

February 5, 2024
6:48:29 PM

Entry #: 4355017
Don't be afraid to lose someone who is not grateful to have you.

Bud Wiser

February 6, 2024
7:59:32 AM

Entry #: 4355022
I wanna go back and hug my younger self so bad, that little boy went through so much.

5 Tools

February 6, 2024
9:22:32 PM

Entry #: 4355029
What is coming is better than what is gone.

MI5

February 7, 2024
6:47:17 PM

Entry #: 4355034
Laugh at life.

Vatmelt

February 8, 2024
12:56:54 PM

Entry #: 4355040
Find a soulmate and take the journey.

Redkel1

February 9, 2024
9:14:33 AM

Entry #: 4355052
Refrain from smoking.

Absmewant

February 10, 2024
7:41:24 PM

Entry #: 4355069
Love with passion.

Larry))

February 11, 2024
9:40:40 AM

Entry #: 4355072
What we consider defining moments, like a great hit or flashing the leather or a new house, matter less to life satisfaction than accumulation of tiny moments that don't seem to matter at the time. Everyday moments matter more than big prizes.

Yaya

February 13, 2024
12:01:56 AM

Entry #: 4355081
Forgive and forget.

Dublinxx

February 14, 2024
6:19:02 AM

Entry #: 4355089
All your life, you will be faced with a choice. You can choose love or hate. Hate is too easy, love is hard work but the rewards are incredible.

FormulaD

February 14, 2024
10:07:11 AM

Entry #: 4355090
The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down.

Azzuri

February 15, 2024
6:11:14 PM

Entry #: 4355101
Listen to the older folks.

Knight

February 16, 2024
3:48:43 AM

Entry #: 4355103
Nobody can make you happy until you're happy with yourself first.

Jets6400

February 18, 2024
5:22:13 PM

Entry #: 4355134
Forgive and forget.

Empress Ruler

February 19, 2024
5:43:31 PM

Entry #: 4355150
Appreciate where you are in your journey, even if it's not where you want to be. Every season serves a purpose.

Blumpkin

February 20, 2024
2:31:48 PM

Entry #: 4355170
Don’t be like JAG.

JAG 28

February 20, 2024
5:06:33 PM

Entry #: 4355171
Ah Blumpy, here I thought we were getting along.
Nothing wrong with a good check of reality.
Like the Leafs are TOAD's and Vladdy is all hype no results.


Cashman

February 21, 2024
12:27:16 PM

Entry #: 4355181
Learn to let go of things you can’t control, and find peace in the way things turn out.

silverfox

February 22, 2024
5:54:11 AM

Entry #: 4355188
Things will work out. Something better is waiting to be explored. Time to begin again.

Hunker

February 23, 2024
12:03:03 PM

Entry #: 4355204
Smile every day.

MBA98

February 23, 2024
12:17:10 PM

Entry #: 4355205
Never speak to a man who is putting together a piece of furniture unless you want to get your feelings hurt.

Eau55

February 24, 2024
7:11:44 AM

Entry #: 4355213
You'll be happier the moment you start listening to your own voice, rather than the path directed for you by others.

daump

February 25, 2024
11:26:17 PM

Entry #: 4355225
5 years old - Dad knows everything!

7 years old - Dad knows.

10 years old - Maybe dad doesn’t know?!

12 years old - Dad doesn’t know.

14 years old - Dads gone crazy!

16 years old - Can’t take dad seriously.

18 years old - What does dad know?!

22 years old - Dads talking rubbish!

24 years old - I know more than dad!

26 years old - Dad seems to know some things after all.

30 years old - Think I should ask dad about this?!

40 years old - It’s amazing how dad went through all this!

45 years old - Dads been right all along.

50 years old - If dad was here, I could have learned a lot.


Lugeee

February 27, 2024
7:23:37 AM

Entry #: 4355236
Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.

Rev Hero

February 29, 2024
1:33:35 AM

Entry #: 4355255
Yesterday, on Pink Shirt Day, we are took a stand against bullying by wearing our Pink. Good job all.

BT

February 29, 2024
1:15:51 PM

Entry #: 4355261
Every pain gives a lesson, and every lesson changes a person.

silverfox

March 2, 2024
6:44:35 AM

Entry #: 4355279
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.

Ethos71

March 3, 2024
9:02:18 AM

Entry #: 4355292
Keep the fountain of youth flowing.

Kygell

March 4, 2024
6:47:03 PM

Entry #: 4355322
Make sure to smile every day.

ParAvion

March 5, 2024
3:40:41 PM

Entry #: 4355329
Run hard when you hit the ball.

Headaths

March 6, 2024
9:26:13 AM

Entry #: 4355336
Life does not wait for you to be ok, get up and get er done.

Cor-346

March 7, 2024
8:21:36 PM

Entry #: 4355350
Give me one word to describe your expectations for this season?

Zeber

March 8, 2024
1:37:33 PM

Entry #: 4355354
Life may knock you down often, but never stop getting back up!

One word….., FUN


Trust Me

March 9, 2024
11:28:23 PM

Entry #: 4355369
One word= patience

MI5

March 10, 2024
7:27:58 PM

Entry #: 4355378
Laugh

Remy

March 12, 2024
12:13:17 AM

Entry #: 4355408
Happiness starts with you. Not with your relationship, not with your job, not with your money, but with you!

Big eee

March 12, 2024
6:35:41 AM

Entry #: 4355409
One day you will thank yourself for not giving up on that slow roller.

Knight

March 14, 2024
4:13:31 AM

Entry #: 4355430
Put your whole heart into it and watch yourself soar.

Tarable

March 15, 2024
2:13:53 PM

Entry #: 4355448
Live every day with happiness in your heart.

uarms

March 17, 2024
9:50:22 AM

Entry #: 4355462
Surround yourself with people who don't try to suck the positivity out of you.

RRForever

March 18, 2024
10:44:57 PM

Entry #: 4355488
Know this: you can start over each new at bat.

ParAvion

March 19, 2024
4:17:32 PM

Entry #: 4355498
u can do that with a error

MI5

March 21, 2024
2:57:22 PM

Entry #: 4355516
The bat defines the game more than the glove.

Redkel1

March 22, 2024
8:27:13 PM

Entry #: 4355531
When on the bench….Engage in mindful dialogue about the game, it fosters reciprocity, reflection, attentive listening, and intentional expression.

Moulton

March 23, 2024
2:16:39 PM

Entry #: 4355532
Only swing at pitches that you can do damage with

Moulton

March 25, 2024
12:08:05 AM

Entry #: 4355537
Only pitch balls that can’t be smashed.

Woodsucks

March 27, 2024
10:58:45 AM

Entry #: 4355581
People love playing slo-pitch because skillful players can elevate the game to a truly captivating level. The Unionville league is considered to be the best league for this game, and it represented the pinnacle of the sport. Although I don't usually idolize others, one of the most memorable moments of my time playing ball throughout the entire province was having the opportunity to spend one day each week with my teammates and opponents from this league.

kiku

March 28, 2024
7:47:26 PM

Entry #: 4355591
I am entering my third year in the league and wholeheartedly concur with everything stated above. I take immense pride in being a member of this league.

Guy Smiley

March 30, 2024
8:03:40 AM

Entry #: 4355596
If we hold limiting beliefs such as "I can’t get a hit now” or “I doubt I could ever make that play,” we can unknowingly sabotage success. On the other hand, empowering beliefs like "I am capable of growing my game through disciplined hitting and smart defensive positioning " can unlock potential.

Tuyuvu

March 31, 2024
12:10:37 PM

Entry #: 4355602
see ball hit ball

Zeber

April 1, 2024
11:41:05 PM

Entry #: 4355611
Like most guys, we’re all in for higher batting averages, improved fielding, and a more wins as last year. Find the right combination to enhance your overall game.

Nano

April 2, 2024
10:53:25 AM

Entry #: 4355612
I recommend looking into new bats separately and paying attention to the timing of your swing.

Anchor

April 3, 2024
10:39:51 PM

Entry #: 4355627
Get a good glove that catches balls. If you don’t, it will be like getting demolished by a buncha dudes wearing uniforms they bought from Walmart.

JAG 28

April 4, 2024
4:56:26 PM

Entry #: 4355634
Anchor, make sure your new glove is legitimitt. It can be like finding a new bat, it can be hit or miss.

Local 1134

April 7, 2024
7:02:41 AM

Entry #: 4355661
Ya don’t need a good glove if the hitters are better than u

Ouptire

April 8, 2024
5:29:48 PM

Entry #: 4355686
Which has the most value? the glove or the bat?

Jets6400

April 10, 2024
12:57:45 PM

Entry #: 4355705
Glove.

Eau55

April 12, 2024
7:07:45 AM

Entry #: 4355726
Playing good D is far more important than a great hit.

Dublinxx

April 14, 2024
8:04:22 PM

Entry #: 4355743
There is no such animal as more important. You’re not likely to score if you don’t hit, and you’re not likely to get people out if you don’t flash the leather. You can't have two sides of the same coin without the other. That’s why this game is what it is - they are equally important.

Now…

If I have to be given a choice - if you come to me and say I’m going to provide you with great defence and mediocre hitters OR I’m going to give you great hitters and mediocre gloves, I’m likely to take the gloves. I can create offence with average hitters - I can coach them around the bases and do things. I can’t do anything if we don’t throw strikes and walk batters or give up a lot of hits because we can’t catch the ball. I’d rather score fewer runs offensively while shutting their team down than try to outscore a team because we can’t get outs.


Fureza

April 15, 2024
4:22:04 PM

Entry #: 4355759
after a loss, these words are always said "We did not hit"

Tuyuvu

April 15, 2024
11:34:10 PM

Entry #: 4355768
Using your glove appropriately can help prevent the opposing team from scoring a run, resulting in a big fat zero on the scoresheet.

Bigelow

April 16, 2024
9:00:45 PM

Entry #: 4355778
D D and more D.

Redkel1

April 18, 2024
4:57:49 PM

Entry #: 4355803
A powerful bat beats a powerful glove any day.

CC & Coke

April 19, 2024
3:11:28 PM

Entry #: 4355812
Outs beats runs any day.

Tuyuvu

April 22, 2024
2:07:48 PM

Entry #: 4355838
There are many examples of arguments like this. Still, defence wins championships (as opposed to offence) seems to be a commonly held and uncontroversial one that most people seem to think is far more accurate than it is. It may have been a legitimate argument in the past, but not in Slopitch today. I think singling out any one part of the game as an indicator of a championship team is so silly and reductive that it is rarely a valuable or valid argument.

Local 1134

April 24, 2024
5:18:12 PM

Entry #: 4355886
bats scores runs

Anchor

April 26, 2024
11:08:42 AM

Entry #: 4355901
The Dee win championships.

MI5

April 28, 2024
7:34:53 AM

Entry #: 4355923
it's a proven strategy that has led numerous teams to victory. Defense is the cornerstone of any championship team. It's about more than just preventing runs it's about setting a tone for the game.

Azzuri

April 28, 2024
8:16:53 PM

Entry #: 4355936
Defence wins.

Ponyview

April 30, 2024
6:32:30 AM

Entry #: 4355947
D leads to the many W’s.

Goldglover1

May 1, 2024
1:39:31 PM

Entry #: 4355965
You've heard it from some of the sports' most notable broadcasters. You've seen it written in just about every sports publication in existence. If you haven't had at least one of your sports fan friends utter it at some point, then you probably need new sports fan friends.

Defense wins championships.


Zeber

May 3, 2024
1:11:09 PM

Entry #: 4355991
We got together to dust off the cob webs last week. Looking to take a few steps this year as an individual and as a team.

Bud Wiser

May 5, 2024
2:01:25 PM

Entry #: 4356007
One more week, let’s play ball.

Eden-xy

May 6, 2024
10:48:56 PM

Entry #: 4356038
seven more sleeps

In Telle

May 8, 2024
1:32:54 PM

Entry #: 4356059
I'm impressed with what I see from this league, new guy here.

Rev Hero

May 10, 2024
8:54:24 AM

Entry #: 4356076
Congratulations on conquering another week without slopitch. Take a moment to pat yourself on the back for all the hard work you've put in since September.

CC & Coke

May 13, 2024
11:09:42 AM

Entry #: 4356097
This is week, we start our journey to the cup.

daump

May 15, 2024
6:59:27 AM

Entry #: 4356121
As the season moves along, your inner dialogue can be your greatest asset or your worst enemy. Try deep breaths methods to avoid letting it become the latter.

Blumpkin

May 24, 2024
9:48:50 AM

Entry #: 4356198
With wars, trade tensions, commodity-price increases, technological developments, and environmental worries causing uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets, it cannot be said enough how crucial it is to maintain your enjoyment of playing ball in order to preserve your well-being mentally and physically.

Local 1134

May 27, 2024
12:25:05 PM

Entry #: 4356218
agree, sometimes it rains and you cant work

robokill

May 31, 2024
12:48:14 PM

Entry #: 4356248
When are the missed games being rescheduled?

Dublinxx

June 2, 2024
3:44:09 PM

Entry #: 4356259
Patience grasshopper.

Nhan Con

June 23, 2024
7:29:23 AM

Entry #: 4356395
Games scheduled on a long weekend, love it. A game to conclude the July 1 weekend?

LOVE it.


ParAvion

June 25, 2024
1:44:41 PM

Entry #: 4356416
The games are scheduled to be played, late on Monday night. Not sure what the issue.

Tuyuvu

June 26, 2024
2:12:58 PM

Entry #: 4356423
Let's just play ball and have a good time.

Ponyview

June 28, 2024
2:24:45 PM

Entry #: 4356445
I wish my team was scheduled to play this Monday.

Eden-xy

June 30, 2024
9:18:55 AM

Entry #: 4356458
Spent the time with the family, rest up the aching bones.

JAG 28

July 1, 2024
5:28:08 PM

Entry #: 4356466
Eden, you're right rest those sore bones.
Let the Masters play the long weekends, as they do every long weekend.
It's not as if they may have family plans, or are the ones that can afford cottages, and get to drive back every holiday Monday.
Maybe the Masters will default another 4 games as they did on the last Victoria Day weekend.

Rest those sore bones

P.S. wait till you get 50 and see what sore bones fell like.


Blumpkin

July 2, 2024
12:12:31 PM

Entry #: 4356472
Not everyone has a cottage and the one that do come back early on Monday afternoon to beat the traffic. You don’t have a clue.

In Telle

July 3, 2024
6:10:48 PM

Entry #: 4356487
Play in other league then you appreciate the things that are in this league.

JAG 28

July 3, 2024
7:35:14 PM

Entry #: 4356488
Blumpy, and you obviously don't have a cottage.

Leave at 2 p.m. from the cottage 2-3 hrs. back = 5 p.m. something to eat, play at the park by 6 pm.

Goodbye Mondays at the cottage.


tswear

July 5, 2024
6:46:48 AM

Entry #: 4356496
The group of fellas that make this league sparkle should be commended for putting on spectacular show.

Fuel-U

July 8, 2024
1:35:11 PM

Entry #: 4356533
Putting the entire league together must be a hell of a task. Kudos to all!

Purelife

July 10, 2024
10:30:57 AM

Entry #: 4356541
We worry about getting base hits but never give kudos. As you practice, you’ll become more comfortable with giving props. You’ll think on your feet and find opportunities to spread positivity. The more you do this, the more your teammates will trust that you mean the nice things you say.

And spreading positivity isn’t just about others. Being kind can improve your mood, confidence, and overall sense of well-being. It can also reduce your stress levels on an otherwise difficult day. Win or lose say thanks to the umpire.


Ponyview

July 12, 2024
10:14:54 AM

Entry #: 4356550
Praise always helps guys play better, some need to be told the hard truth about their performance also.

5 Tools

July 14, 2024
2:16:19 PM

Entry #: 4356554
If you don’t like where you are hitting or fielding, do better.

Birkey

July 16, 2024
6:48:15 AM

Entry #: 4356560
Best advice I have read in this forum.

Ouptire

July 17, 2024
7:24:45 PM

Entry #: 4356583
in regards to this advice............

If you don’t like where you are hitting or fielding, do better.

What happens if you don't get a chance to do better?


Goldglover1

July 19, 2024
1:38:33 PM

Entry #: 4356598
Become a student of the game, work on it.

ParAvion

July 21, 2024
5:19:53 PM

Entry #: 4356605
Trying to become a better player and becoming a improved teammate is a unique challenge.

tswear

July 22, 2024
5:11:49 PM

Entry #: 4356611
Sometimes things have to go very wrong before they can be right.

Tarable

July 23, 2024
6:14:22 AM

Entry #: 4356617
In 2019, I was plagued by the 'Yips'. Did not play during Covid.

For the last few years, I struggled with the crazy phenomenon.

How do I t overcome it, any suggestions.


Jets6400

July 24, 2024
1:14:15 PM

Entry #: 4356628
Try throwing a tennis ball against the garage door, slow down your throw.

B complex

July 29, 2024
3:44:14 PM

Entry #: 4356666
remember when you were a kid again.............

ParAvion

August 1, 2024
10:28:24 PM

Entry #: 4356693
Don't think throw the ball.

JAG 28

August 3, 2024
5:28:20 PM

Entry #: 4356699
Getting rid of "yips".
All the suggestions are good ones. Throw as often as possible (tennis ball against the wall).
Throwing (same as hitting) is a memory learned/reflex.
The more you do it the more you will have control over your arm and throwing.


kiku

August 6, 2024
3:19:06 PM

Entry #: 4356716
Get plenty of sleep before the game and the yips will disappear.

Guy Smiley

August 8, 2024
2:45:41 PM

Entry #: 4356734
Change your grip.

Rev Hero

August 11, 2024
7:12:48 AM

Entry #: 4356752
You master the art of throwing when you master the art of living in the moment. Make every second count and give the world your best with no hesitation.

tswear

August 15, 2024
8:07:33 AM

Entry #: 4356786
You said the magic phrase. They don't love the game. My wife and I are 22 year old slo pitch players. You can tell who loves the game and who shows up for other reasons.

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