when my dd started playing, she was in 8U. The coach never let her in the infield. There were a few of them that never got in the infield. The reason? If a ball was hit hard to them, they would've been creamed! None of them could catch very well, and none of them figured out how to duck fast. The coach was right in NOT playing them in the infield. In fact, DD didn't get to play infield until 3 games into her 2nd season. But she worked her butt off to get to be good enough to avoid a line-drive to the chin.
Three seasons later and all of the outfield bound players are getting a chance to paly infield.
As a mom, I hated to see my DD sitting in the outfield, because, FACE IT, it just isn't the most exciting spot to be in, especially in 8U. BUt did I argue with the coach about it? Oh heck no!! They would've locked me up for sure for walking around yelling at myself...
Three seasons later and all of the outfield bound players are getting a chance to paly infield.
As a mom, I hated to see my DD sitting in the outfield, because, FACE IT, it just isn't the most exciting spot to be in, especially in 8U. BUt did I argue with the coach about it? Oh heck no!! They would've locked me up for sure for walking around yelling at myself...