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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?
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| JAG 28
January 24, 2024 4:25:12 PM
Entry #: 4354905
| Don't grow old.... seriously.
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| Bud Wiser
January 24, 2024 6:06:03 PM
Entry #: 4354907
| Never wait. Life goes faster than you think.
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| Redkel1
January 24, 2024 8:03:26 PM
Entry #: 4354909
| Where good shoes and cleats.
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| 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
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| Anchor
January 25, 2024 2:37:26 PM
Entry #: 4354913
| Stretch before you play.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| robokill
January 26, 2024 3:44:03 PM
Entry #: 4354939
| eat and drink for joy
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| Blumpkin
January 27, 2024 10:15:20 AM
Entry #: 4354950
| Sometimes you can't escape your destiny!
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| Guy Smiley
January 28, 2024 6:32:00 PM
Entry #: 4354957
| Listen to your parents.
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| Faux
January 29, 2024 8:25:54 AM
Entry #: 4354959
| Make peace with your past.
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| Nano
January 29, 2024 11:39:15 AM
Entry #: 4354960
| Time heals almost everything…. Give it time.
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| Ethos71
January 30, 2024 9:00:27 AM
Entry #: 4354966
| The only person in charge of your happiness is U.
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| tswear
January 30, 2024 3:53:31 PM
Entry #: 4354969
| Smile at the world. You don't own all the problems in the world.
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| 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.
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| CC & Coke
February 1, 2024 10:51:00 AM
Entry #: 4354980
| STOP thinking so much. it's alright not to know all the answers.
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| HR Leader
February 2, 2024 7:24:15 AM
Entry #: 4354986
| Learn to be patience and selective at the plate.
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| Peatsum
February 3, 2024 10:41:20 AM
Entry #: 4355006
| Be careful what you tolerate. You are teaching people how to treat you.
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| Rev Hero
February 4, 2024 7:20:04 PM
Entry #: 4355008
| Every day is another chance to change your life.
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| Purelife
February 5, 2024 6:48:29 PM
Entry #: 4355017
| Don't be afraid to lose someone who is not grateful to have you.
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| 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.
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| 5 Tools
February 6, 2024 9:22:32 PM
Entry #: 4355029
| What is coming is better than what is gone.
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| MI5
February 7, 2024 6:47:17 PM
Entry #: 4355034
| Laugh at life.
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| Vatmelt
February 8, 2024 12:56:54 PM
Entry #: 4355040
| Find a soulmate and take the journey.
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| Redkel1
February 9, 2024 9:14:33 AM
Entry #: 4355052
| Refrain from smoking.
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| Absmewant
February 10, 2024 7:41:24 PM
Entry #: 4355069
| Love with passion.
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| 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.
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| Yaya
February 13, 2024 12:01:56 AM
Entry #: 4355081
| Forgive and forget.
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| 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.
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| FormulaD
February 14, 2024 10:07:11 AM
Entry #: 4355090
| The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down.
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| Azzuri
February 15, 2024 6:11:14 PM
Entry #: 4355101
| Listen to the older folks.
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| Knight
February 16, 2024 3:48:43 AM
Entry #: 4355103
| Nobody can make you happy until you're happy with yourself first.
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| Jets6400
February 18, 2024 5:22:13 PM
Entry #: 4355134
| Forgive and forget.
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| 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.
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| Blumpkin
February 20, 2024 2:31:48 PM
Entry #: 4355170
| Don’t be like JAG.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Hunker
February 23, 2024 12:03:03 PM
Entry #: 4355204
| Smile every day.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| BT
February 29, 2024 1:15:51 PM
Entry #: 4355261
| Every pain gives a lesson, and every lesson changes a person.
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| silverfox
March 2, 2024 6:44:35 AM
Entry #: 4355279
| One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.
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| Ethos71
March 3, 2024 9:02:18 AM
Entry #: 4355292
| Keep the fountain of youth flowing.
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| Kygell
March 4, 2024 6:47:03 PM
Entry #: 4355322
| Make sure to smile every day.
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| ParAvion
March 5, 2024 3:40:41 PM
Entry #: 4355329
| Run hard when you hit the ball.
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| 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.
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| Cor-346
March 7, 2024 8:21:36 PM
Entry #: 4355350
| Give me one word to describe your expectations for this season?
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| 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
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| Trust Me
March 9, 2024 11:28:23 PM
Entry #: 4355369
| One word= patience
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| MI5
March 10, 2024 7:27:58 PM
Entry #: 4355378
| Laugh
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| 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!
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| 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.
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| Knight
March 14, 2024 4:13:31 AM
Entry #: 4355430
| Put your whole heart into it and watch yourself soar.
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| Tarable
March 15, 2024 2:13:53 PM
Entry #: 4355448
| Live every day with happiness in your heart.
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| 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.
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| RRForever
March 18, 2024 10:44:57 PM
Entry #: 4355488
| Know this: you can start over each new at bat.
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| ParAvion
March 19, 2024 4:17:32 PM
Entry #: 4355498
| u can do that with a error
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| MI5
March 21, 2024 2:57:22 PM
Entry #: 4355516
| The bat defines the game more than the glove.
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| 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.
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| Moulton
March 23, 2024 2:16:39 PM
Entry #: 4355532
| Only swing at pitches that you can do damage with
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| Moulton
March 25, 2024 12:08:05 AM
Entry #: 4355537
| Only pitch balls that can’t be smashed.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Tuyuvu
March 31, 2024 12:10:37 PM
Entry #: 4355602
| see ball hit ball
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| Ouptire
April 8, 2024 5:29:48 PM
Entry #: 4355686
| Which has the most value? the glove or the bat?
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| Jets6400
April 10, 2024 12:57:45 PM
Entry #: 4355705
| Glove.
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| Eau55
April 12, 2024 7:07:45 AM
Entry #: 4355726
| Playing good D is far more important than a great hit.
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| 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.
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| Fureza
April 15, 2024 4:22:04 PM
Entry #: 4355759
| after a loss, these words are always said "We did not hit"
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| 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.
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| Bigelow
April 16, 2024 9:00:45 PM
Entry #: 4355778
| D D and more D.
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| Redkel1
April 18, 2024 4:57:49 PM
Entry #: 4355803
| A powerful bat beats a powerful glove any day.
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| CC & Coke
April 19, 2024 3:11:28 PM
Entry #: 4355812
| Outs beats runs any day.
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| 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.
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| Local 1134
April 24, 2024 5:18:12 PM
Entry #: 4355886
| bats scores runs
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| Anchor
April 26, 2024 11:08:42 AM
Entry #: 4355901
| The Dee win championships.
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| 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.
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| Azzuri
April 28, 2024 8:16:53 PM
Entry #: 4355936
| Defence wins.
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| Ponyview
April 30, 2024 6:32:30 AM
Entry #: 4355947
| D leads to the many W’s.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Bud Wiser
May 5, 2024 2:01:25 PM
Entry #: 4356007
| One more week, let’s play ball.
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| Eden-xy
May 6, 2024 10:48:56 PM
Entry #: 4356038
| seven more sleeps
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| In Telle
May 8, 2024 1:32:54 PM
Entry #: 4356059
| I'm impressed with what I see from this league, new guy here.
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| 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.
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| CC & Coke
May 13, 2024 11:09:42 AM
Entry #: 4356097
| This is week, we start our journey to the cup.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Local 1134
May 27, 2024 12:25:05 PM
Entry #: 4356218
| agree, sometimes it rains and you cant work
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| robokill
May 31, 2024 12:48:14 PM
Entry #: 4356248
| When are the missed games being rescheduled?
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| Dublinxx
June 2, 2024 3:44:09 PM
Entry #: 4356259
| Patience grasshopper.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Tuyuvu
June 26, 2024 2:12:58 PM
Entry #: 4356423
| Let's just play ball and have a good time.
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| Ponyview
June 28, 2024 2:24:45 PM
Entry #: 4356445
| I wish my team was scheduled to play this Monday.
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| Eden-xy
June 30, 2024 9:18:55 AM
Entry #: 4356458
| Spent the time with the family, rest up the aching bones.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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!
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 5 Tools
July 14, 2024 2:16:19 PM
Entry #: 4356554
| If you don’t like where you are hitting or fielding, do better.
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| Birkey
July 16, 2024 6:48:15 AM
Entry #: 4356560
| Best advice I have read in this forum.
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| 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?
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| Goldglover1
July 19, 2024 1:38:33 PM
Entry #: 4356598
| Become a student of the game, work on it.
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| 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.
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| tswear
July 22, 2024 5:11:49 PM
Entry #: 4356611
| Sometimes things have to go very wrong before they can be right.
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| 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.
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| Jets6400
July 24, 2024 1:14:15 PM
Entry #: 4356628
| Try throwing a tennis ball against the garage door, slow down your throw.
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| B complex
July 29, 2024 3:44:14 PM
Entry #: 4356666
| remember when you were a kid again.............
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| ParAvion
August 1, 2024 10:28:24 PM
Entry #: 4356693
| Don't think throw the ball.
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| 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.
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| kiku
August 6, 2024 3:19:06 PM
Entry #: 4356716
| Get plenty of sleep before the game and the yips will disappear.
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| Guy Smiley
August 8, 2024 2:45:41 PM
Entry #: 4356734
| Change your grip.
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| 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.
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| 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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