How do you build confidence?
My DD is 11YOA (5'2") and completing her 12U summer travel season (playing up, still 10U eligible). She has been pitching for 15 months. Yesterday her fastball was gunned at a steady 45, with a few 46-47. In the early going, she struggled with control, but has improved greatly (still work to do). She has a 1:1 K to BB ratio.
Her problem is between the ears. She expects to throw 9 pitches, 3 K's and walk back to the bench (textbook perfectionist). Lately, if she walks 2 batters, combines a walk with a hit/error etc. she gets rattled and the wheels fall off. No ability to weather the storm. And if she gives up the lead, forget it.
Thoughts?
My DD is 11YOA (5'2") and completing her 12U summer travel season (playing up, still 10U eligible). She has been pitching for 15 months. Yesterday her fastball was gunned at a steady 45, with a few 46-47. In the early going, she struggled with control, but has improved greatly (still work to do). She has a 1:1 K to BB ratio.
Her problem is between the ears. She expects to throw 9 pitches, 3 K's and walk back to the bench (textbook perfectionist). Lately, if she walks 2 batters, combines a walk with a hit/error etc. she gets rattled and the wheels fall off. No ability to weather the storm. And if she gives up the lead, forget it.
Thoughts?