Been at this for about 10 years with 2 daughters. I taught myself to throw early on and throw a decent speed. If I recommended one thing I would recommend learning to pitch BP. Occasionally I throw live in the cage, but almost every practice and warm up consists of me throwing total control...
We started this in 10U. We used it as part of teaching a high level of expectations (playing to a standard) and used it as something to be proud of when most teams don't do it. We practiced it in practice as well.
Now at 14U it is not only a way for the girls to stay active, but also a way to...
Coached 10U last year and attended the NSA B WS. Saw 85% of the teams play and don't remember one that didn't start the same pitcher each game. We started 3 in 7 games over a 3-4 day span. Most of the top teams at state were the same way. My daughter was our #1, but there is no way I would...
Moultrie County Rush Tryouts
Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Wyman Park South Diamond in Sullivan, IL
10 & Under – 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
12 & Under – 2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sign-ups begin 15 minutes prior to tryouts
Moultrie County Residency NOT REQUIRED
Rain Date Sunday, August 15th, same...
Very well known pitching coach who has been coaching for 30+ years told me to always take a day off between throwing...at least for the 10U group in the offseason. Didn't specifically ask about season, but I know he is big on not overusing the young kids in summer tournaments. My daughter is 8...
Rookie FP coach trying to learn how to teach the catchers better. What exactly do you mean by this? Is it just as it sounds...you use the glove hand to move the batter out of the way slightly?
Looking at buying the Mizuno Youth Samurai catcher's equipment for our 10U team. They have a youth set or a women's set. Women's set is slightly larger, but the youth chest protector has the flap that goes between the legs. Don't recall seeing girls have that. The women's size is also listed...