Db:
I coach a lot of kids at camps, and I worry about the expectations you have. It is not a bunch of negatives, errors, not being ready and comparisons or "getting dropped." It is 10u for goodness sakes. It is about learning new things. Why do we expect new players to NOT have disastrous innings? They do; they're learning. Just don't notice it for goodness sakes. It will be a lot easier. And why a coach of a kid is acting like he has top pull players for an error at 10u is beyond me. Who cares about studs? They won't be in a bit.
Warning: Playing catcher can be highly addictive for some kids, and their lives will never be the same. These kids have been known to take pride in large, red welts on their arms, and often do not display a prudent amount of caution regarding putting their body in front of projectiles. Also, the amount of gear you haul around will increase dramatically. Good luck.
Sincerely,
- A catcher's dad
Catching didn't work out - she just doesn't like it. But that's okay, she gave it a shot.
Catching didn't work out - she just doesn't like it. But that's okay, she gave it a shot.
The few, the proud, the defective....