I'm guessing that at 8U it's often a ball on the first pitch. Maybe that's why she takes so many. I'm more of a fan of zone hitting on the first pitch. If it's there hammer it. If they the opposite of what you are looking take it. I see so many hitters who are afraid to strike out they hack at anything close and if they have good hand/eye they can put it in play versus doing something with it.
Now if she is just looking for a walk it's a different story.
Now if she is just looking for a walk it's a different story.