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Batesburg-Leesville takes on Chester in Game 2 on May 6 to open AA Upper State District 1 play! One goal: survive and advance. See you on the field. #PantherPride #BLHSSoftball

Oh yeah and she tied the record for 2nd most K’s in a 7 inning game in @SCHSL history!

She forgot to mention that she struck out the first 12 batters of the game! 🐾🥎🔥

Big time for Batesburg-Leesville! New single-season HR record and tied for 1st in SCHSL - congrats on an incredible year! Excited to see what the next few weeks bring you! 💜🐾🥎💛

Tied for FIRST in SCHSL home runs on the regular season! Also set the single season home run record at Batesburg-Leesville High School with 11. @BL_Panther_SB @StarsNatColeman @_coachrachel @starsnationalfp @ParsonRena26654 @SoftballAmerica @ExtraInningSB @Connectsports_ @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball @LegacyLegendsS1 @CoachCButler @kara_shutt @KylerHolton08 @CoachKuhlmeyer @FSU_CoachWilson @ashleychastain @CoachZack21 @JakeCombs_ @NateTompkins @karenburnette @Coach_Jo4444 @TopPreps @TaraTembey @jmrw20 @DBCUSoftball @coachdeedeeh @JakeCombs_ @JamieAllred24 @jmrw20 @NewberrySports @e_newellcoach @NateTompkins @BL_Panther_SB @CoachRonFrost

An incredible performance and honor for an incredible young lady! 💜🥎💛🐾

B-L 1, RSM 0 WP: Ainsley Minchew (11-3) 7 IP, 20 K Hitters: Addy Ruff 1-2, 2B, RBI Claire McCleskey 2-2, 2 SB Charlotte Davis 1-2, R Batesburg-Leesville (14-4, 7-3) Shout out to @AinsleyMinchew for tying the record for 2nd most K’s in @SCHSL history in a 7 inning game!

Baseball & softball hitters: please stop looking at your stats, looking up your stats, or searching your name or your last name on Twitter. Your focused on the byproducts, not the focal points. They are a distraction from the present moment, and what actually matters..getting better daily. Having a simple focus in the cage. Having a convicted approach in game. Your daily goal is to continuing to make progress in your career. You also know that the numbers don't always tell the full story. You stay focused on some simple stuff consistently enough. When the season is over, your numbers will be where you want them to be. Instead of looking up your stats and caring so much about the stats, understand that they are an output based on the inputs that you're putting into your daily systems: - Your mental systems - Your mechanical systems - Your daily Pre-game focus - Your in-game approach If these 4 aren't all dialed in, the numbers probably won't go in your favor. Food for thought 💭 It's a much more enjoyable day-to-day process when you are writing down what you're focused on for your cage work or your practice and judging your day-to-day work based off of that, instead of focusing on what your batting average is or what your OPS is. Understand that those things will be a reflection of your systems and your ability to stay boring and consistent with your thoughts.

One thing coaching teaches you quickly: Motivation doesn’t last. Standards do. What standard in your program has the biggest impact on your team?

Ashley Chastain Woodard thinks South Carolina is playing their best softball right now: "The league will break you if you let it... so we just made the choice not to." @GamecockSoftbll | @wachfox

💜 GAMEDAY 💛 We are on the road tonight for a non-region game vs @FoxCreek_Sports! Varsity only tonight at 6pm! #PantherPride #BLHSSoftball

💜 REGION GAMEDAY 💛 BL vs Saluda. Region Championship. Play Inspired. #PantherPride #BLHSSoftball

Types of Slaps! Slappers are the queens of chaos — they have multiple ways to put the ball in play while exploding through the box toward first base. The most common variations are: Drag, Soft, Chop, Punch, and Power. And yes, great slappers can hit away with power too! Here are the key points for each: Drag: A moving bunt where you push or drag the ball past the pitcher (usually toward the right side) while already running toward first. Why use it? ➡️Puts immediate pressure on the corners and pitcher. ➡️Forces the infield to charge hard, creating rushed throws or mistakes. ➡️Gives elite speedsters the best chance to beat out the throw with almost no swing risk. Soft Slap: A controlled, light chopping swing with downward angle to create a slow roller or high, lazy bounce right in front of the plate. Why use it? ➡️Places the ball in spots where defenders aren't (or forces them to charge from deep). ➡️Slows down the play just enough for your speed to beat out the throw. ➡️Neutralizes strong throwing arms. Chop Slap: An aggressive downward chop straight onto the top of the ball to produce a sharp, high, or erratic bounce. Why use it? ➡️Creates unpredictable hops that are tough to field cleanly. ➡️Forces infielders to adjust their timing and footwork, often leading to errors. ➡️Slows the defense down while you're already gone. Punch Slap: A quick, compact "punching" motion with very little follow-through (often choked up) for short, direct contact. Why use it? ➡️Excellent bat control to thread the ball through gaps or past the pitcher. ➡️Adds a little more pace than a soft slap while keeping placement precise. ➡️Great surprise option when the defense is out of position. Power Slap: The most aggressive version — a strong swing with body rotation while still moving through the box to drive the ball harder. ➡️Drives the ball into gaps or as a harder grounder/line drive. ➡️Punishes defenses that cheat in or shift for the bunt/slap. ➡️Forces the entire defense to play you honestly instead of sitting back. When a slapper has all these tools in her arsenal, opponents never know what’s coming. The defense stays guessing, on their toes, and constantly out of position. Chaos created.

Process over results!

Batesburg-Leesville 9, Pelion 4 WP: Ainsley Minchew (10-2), 6.2 IP, 10 K Hitters: Carley Soper 2-3, 2B, 2 BB, 3 R, SB Lexie Davis 2-3, 2 RBI, HBP, SB Cara Barnes 2-3, 3 RBI, BB Chandler Bouknight 2-5, 2 SB Kimberly Bishop 1-3, 2 RBI, BB Batesburg-Leesville (13-2, 7-2)

High school coaches chasing stars at other schools instead of developing the kids in their own program is wild to me. Build what you have. Develop your backyard. That's real coaching.

The “boring” stuff wins ballgames: -Backing up the play -Putting the ball in play -Moving the runner -Making the routine plays -Consistent communication -Throwing strikes -Smart baserunning -Taking your walks -Getting HBP, holding your ground -Hitting a cutoff man -Hustling out everything *At some point, the “boring” tasks of ⚾️ will win extra games! And more often than not, playoff berths, seedings, playoff wins, and even championships can be determined and decided by what many would call “boring.” Turn the “boring” into the “important” and that’s how you win! #BaseballTruth

Excited to hit a new PR with @ritalynngilman !! #70mph @SoftballAmerica @ExtraInningSB @Connectsports_ @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball @LegacyLegendsS1 @Coach_Alameda @TCam_FSUSB @FSU_CoachWilson @ashleychastain @CoachZack21 @JakeCombs_ @tsmartt14 @NateTompkins @KatieRepole @rittmanjohn @AGTVallery @ritalynngilman @rittmanjohn @chelsw20 @UGACoachTony @ElizabethH_99_ @TopPreps @Rykerzc @MarcKKendrick @jjpower19 @connormammola

Go vote for @kate_shealy!!!

In Fort Worth, I asked Geno how he prepares his team for adversity. "As far as adversity goes, I would say the adversity is me, right?" On Friday, that was prophetic. On Geno Auriemma, unravelling at the seams in inexcusable, embarrassing fashion: cbssports.com/womens-college…