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**Author:** [@ACone](https://forum.ashcracks.com/u/ACone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/glove-giveaway-read-this-first/16 "2026-04-20T08:49:35Z")
:bullseye: Read this first–We are giving away a new pro grade baseball glove (Wilson A2000, Rawlings HoH, or SSK Z9) when we hit 100 active members in the Dugout. No cost. No gimmicks. Just baseball. :baseball: HOW TO… --- ## [Welcome to Ashcracks Community! 👋](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/welcome-to-ashcracks-community/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.ashcracks.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/welcome-to-ashcracks-community/5 "2026-02-23T01:41:09Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Ashcracks Community The Ashcracks Baseball Forum is a youth travel baseball community discussing pitching velocity, hitting development, baseball training, equipment reviews, tournaments, … --- ## [9 year old short arms while throwing](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/9-year-old-short-arms-while-throwing/20)
**Author:** [@frolfson93](https://forum.ashcracks.com/u/frolfson93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/9-year-old-short-arms-while-throwing/20 "2026-04-23T22:46:46Z")
As the title suggests, my 9 year old son short arms when he throws, and im not sure if its due to a lack of flexibility, doesn’t understand what that means, or what. Any tips or drills are welcome in correcting jos mech… --- ## [Is long toss the best way to build arm strength?](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/is-long-toss-the-best-way-to-build-arm-strength/10)
**Author:** [@ACone](https://forum.ashcracks.com/u/ACone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/is-long-toss-the-best-way-to-build-arm-strength/10 "2026-04-22T18:45:36Z")
Some people swear by long toss programs. Others say it can wreck mechanics. For it or against it? Why or why not? --- ## [Minor feedback suggestion](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/minor-feedback-suggestion/19)
**Author:** [@frolfson93](https://forum.ashcracks.com/u/frolfson93)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/minor-feedback-suggestion/19 "2026-04-20T08:37:37Z")
Howdy! I love the site and even more, the idea for it, with youth baseball being as big as it is in this great country! One small suggestion I would offer is, allow the users’ posts to be posted immediately, then rely … --- ## [Offseason routine?](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/offseason-routine/8)
**Author:** [@Jimlenovo](https://forum.ashcracks.com/u/Jimlenovo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/offseason-routine/8 "2026-04-07T15:50:36Z")
What is a good off-season routine in terms of pitching? How often is too often to throw? With many more injuries nowadays, what age would you start a baseball focused off-season routine? --- ## [12U recreational baseball](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/12u-recreational-baseball/18)
**Author:** [@KCruso](https://forum.ashcracks.com/u/KCruso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/12u-recreational-baseball/18 "2026-04-07T15:46:12Z")
What is the best size bat for first season of 12U baseball? --- ## [Things coaches don't teach anymore](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/things-coaches-dont-teach-anymore/11)
**Author:** [@ACone](https://forum.ashcracks.com/u/ACone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.ashcracks.com/t/things-coaches-dont-teach-anymore/11 "2026-04-07T12:29:44Z")
Has the game changed or just the coaching? Bunting - Where is the small ball? Cuttoffs and Priorities - Everyone has a job. Situational hitting - Taking strikes, choking up, or swinging away? Back Up - Remember the cat…