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VTNuke
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This is actually a big issue...travel sports has killed the love of sports

in so many kids. Baseball/softball, soccer, and basketball. Before they even develop to the level where they are actually growing into their athletic ability, they are burned out. Football is also bad, but not as bad as those three. At least in that sport you aren't playing tackle until a little later. Volleyball has grown as a second sport...the sport you pick after you burned out on your first sport. Travel volleyball is really bad at age 12 and doesn't start looking like real volleyball until 13's or 14's depending on the talent level and coach.
Posted: 04/06/2023 at 10:29 PM ET
(In response to this post by Vienna_Hokie)

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OK, we're a week into MLB season. Thoughts on new rules...
Vienna_Hokie 04/06/23 09:23 PM ET
I like all the changes, games flow much faster. Now we don't have
7Hokie1 04/07/23 01:51 PM ET
I hate all of the new rules. I flipped past a game on TV the other night..
MP4VT2004 04/07/23 01:17 PM ET
I agree with you in theory, but the stepping out is not the issue
Vienna_Hokie 04/07/23 01:27 PM ET
I think we're talking about the same thing...
MP4VT2004 04/07/23 01:33 PM ET
The clock is a compromise
Beerman 04/07/23 01:58 PM ET
Love most of the new rules. Don't like putting a runner on 2nd base
santafe 04/07/23 08:08 AM ET
I'm not a big baseball fan, but here are my thoughts on the shift....
HokieGator 04/06/23 10:53 PM ET
Make up your mind
Nova Hokie 95 04/06/23 11:40 PM ET
risk vs reward...all in**
Vienna_Hokie 04/06/23 10:54 PM ET
Shift ban is great….
Gator Hokie 04/06/23 09:51 PM ET
These are pros, they get paid millions and have the finest hitting coaches.
Sportn 04/06/23 10:12 PM ET
I agree on everything except the shift ban.
No Clue 04/06/23 09:41 PM ET
what I read was it was about an 8 pt difference in BA
Vienna_Hokie 04/06/23 10:06 PM ET
Seems like too little too late. Baseball has lost the last 2 generations,
VTNuke 04/06/23 09:41 PM ET
good points, but ya gotta start somewhere
Vienna_Hokie 04/06/23 10:20 PM ET
This is actually a big issue...travel sports has killed the love of sports
VTNuke 04/06/23 10:29 PM ET
Bingo… our very talented soccer kid burned out in travel
WestyHokie 04/07/23 05:51 AM ET
yeah, the stupidest thing I have ever seen was a travel coach pitch game
Vienna_Hokie 04/06/23 10:38 PM ET
perfect example..fantastic game on right now..ATL vs SD
Vienna_Hokie 04/06/23 10:27 PM ET