My daughter just moved up from C ball where a pitcher should field a ball wherever they can - to a much more competitive team.
She’s curious what people usually consider on when a pitcher should field a ball.
She fielded 3 ground outs Sunday- but thought one was maybe too far out of the circle. Right inside the first base line. She’s fast and has been playing 1st when not pitching if that makes a difference.
Her pitching coach told her to only go for in the air balls she knows she can get - so she doesn’t disrupt the SS line of sight to the ball or deflect it onto a different path.
Are there general guidelines or thoughts? It’s 14b if that’s relevant- but if it changes over time I’d like to know that too.
She’s curious what people usually consider on when a pitcher should field a ball.
She fielded 3 ground outs Sunday- but thought one was maybe too far out of the circle. Right inside the first base line. She’s fast and has been playing 1st when not pitching if that makes a difference.
Her pitching coach told her to only go for in the air balls she knows she can get - so she doesn’t disrupt the SS line of sight to the ball or deflect it onto a different path.
Are there general guidelines or thoughts? It’s 14b if that’s relevant- but if it changes over time I’d like to know that too.