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In 2022 there no way 50% of ALL amateur softball players (the question didn’t specify TB) do something outside of team activities..closer to 25% or less. “TB” might be 50% but that I even doubt considering all the levels..
What do you guesstimate the percentage of dedication you're seeing with softball players.
Dedication~ Specifically meaning the amount of training an individual is putting into ANY softball related skills on their own time.
Going Beyond just showing up for practice and games.
Training / Practicing on their own,
weekly ongoing routine.
Does age affect this?
GO DFP ??
in 2022 you answer every question based on anecdotal evidence, which is why I went with 80 percent. I honestly have zero knowledge of how softball, or any other sport, work outside of my own little corner of paradise, so I wasn't sure how else to answer.In 2022 there no way 50% of ALL amateur softball players (the question didn’t specify TB) do something outside of team activities..closer to 25% or less. “TB” might be 50% but that I even doubt considering all the levels..
I have to ask what level she played? I guess a gifted athlete might be able to learn to throw strikes but it would be very rare to have a pitcher who only throws game time be very effective.Depends on your definition of work. My dd (pitcher) didn’t practice at home 5 times a week (or 3 or sometimes at all) . Some would say that is absolutely necessary. But she was always in shape and ready to perform when. called upon
Your last sentence is sort of what I meant by depends on the definition of work. Some times she had time to work at it hard. Other times it was of secondary importance. I know people who would expect 5 days a week to consider someone putting in the work. Others have a different idea.I have to ask what level she played? I guess a gifted athlete might be able to learn to throw strikes but it would be very rare to have a pitcher who only throws game time be very effective.
I can't speak for chinamigarden, but my DD almost never practices at this point. This past weekend she went 6 innings and gave up 1 run against a team that did really well at PGF Platinum this summer for whatever that's worth. The problem is consistency. When she has plenty of time to warm up, and she can "find" her pitches she does well, even against top PGF teams. However, there are other times when it just doesn't happen. I think more practice time would help with this, but alas, volleyball is a very time consuming second sport.I have to ask what level she played? I guess a gifted athlete might be able to learn to throw strikes but it would be very rare to have a pitcher who only throws game time be very effective.