but most other pitchers struggle.
And that is a problem, too. The girls get used to pitching 3 - 4 innings and then, they can't go 7.
but most other pitchers struggle.
And that is a problem, too. The girls get used to pitching 3 - 4 innings and then, they can't go 7.[/quote[
For the younger ones I agree it's a problem. We have state pitchers who pitch 3-4 innings a week and then go to nationals and it's expected for them to pitch at least one seven inning game a day. These girls aren't coping.
But that's a whole other topic on the small amount of games played over here.
Personally, I think managing the clock is part of the game.
HOWEVER....
If you ask if what you did was right or not, then you probably have issues with your own behavior..,
It sounds to me like a place where a smart coach helped his whole team.Why do Daddies insist upon taking the game away from the kids for the greater glory of winning a game?