How many weeks is your DD planning to take off this winter? We have a camp this weekend then were gonna shut down until 1/5. Next camp is 1/12 so a full three weeks. Not enough IMO but better than nothing. DD needs it. Starting to show some signs of fatigue.
I insist on two full months and would go three if I could get away with it. No pitching in November and December, period. And then we slowly ramp back up in January / February. First tourney won't be till late March. She's first year 14U, so doesn't have to deal with a HS Coach and their needs / wants / expectations yet.
Funny part was that my DD's team just added a fifth, strong pitcher this Winter. All the girls (parents) are now super nervous because, um, five?, um, yeah, maybe they should be nervous. I'm the only parent sticking to my guns and saying no pitching for two months. All the rest skipped a break and are diligently trying to show their dedication. In December. Sigh...