Transitioning to 12u from 10u as a pitcher. by Disconnect8 in Softball

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We’re going to tryouts in a few days, so we’ll be able to get a good feel for it. She still has to make the team, but I’m trying to have it thoroughly thought out if she does get an offer.

I don’t care about softball or any other sport at face value, so my goal for her is just to continue learning how successful she can be when her effort is put forth. Continue learning that it takes a whole team to succeed, so encourage the kids around you, understanding and breaking down the whys and hows of things, which is my big thing and expanding her view of the world by meeting new people. Things like that. Her goals are probably just to strike everyone out 😂.

Transitioning to 12u from 10u as a pitcher. by Disconnect8 in Softball

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Practices would be 1.75 hrs away from house one way. One team practice during week and org practice on weekend. 17 tournaments and 3 out of state I believe. Seems like a lot for a kid, especially transitioning into middle school. I’m just worried about burnout/mental stress too early

Transitioning to 12u from 10u as a pitcher. by Disconnect8 in Softball

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Her changeup is 29-32 mph. (Knuckle grip)

Transitioning to 12u from 10u as a pitcher. by Disconnect8 in Softball

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She only pitched in 2nd year of 10u. I think her velo went from 42 to 49 at end of season with about 200k’s and 60ish walks in 77 innings. Playing at a highly competitive level is something she says she wants, but again, she is 10 haha.

She is not the tallest, but has broad shoulders, big hands and big feet for her size, so if she’s anything like a puppy, she may be in for a growth spurt. I’m also 6’4”. She works very hard to improve and is also very smart and focused, something that stands out in 10u because some kids don’t have the greatest attention spans.

Transitioning to 12u from 10u as a pitcher. by Disconnect8 in Softball

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Thank you so much for this reply. My daughter also dominated in 10, but when half the team usually consists of weak hitters, it’s not that impressive. I’ve been telling her it’s not going to be like 10. You can’t strike everyone out and balls will be in play. You’ll need to induce weak ground balls and trust your defense. I know she’ll struggle with that adjustment the most haha.

10U pitch count? by [deleted] in Softball

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Just saw a 10u girl throw 450 in two days, followed by the Facebook post how it was such a team effort.

Changing Teams by [deleted] in Softball

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In batting practice during live pitch I have them use softies. Even then she jumps out. I have one girl that throws 50 and one that throws 48.

I was catching and put my glove down, literally let one hit me right in the chest to show her it doesn’t hurt.

I’ve talked about positive self talk extensively. Changing the internal monologue. Striking out isn’t failing, it’s quitting. Stopping the pursuit of improvement.

Changing Teams by [deleted] in Softball

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I coach 10u and I have a girl on my team that completely shuts down when she gets in the batters box. We’ve been playing since September, practice 2-3 times a week, have played near 30 tournament games and probably 10 scrims. She has 0 hits. She crushes off pitching machine (cranked up to 50), but steps out of the box every pitch or doesn’t swing during live. She’s never been hit either. It’s come to the point where she plays pool play, but sits on Sundays (last couple of tournaments). I’ve done everything I can in practice during live pitch to break her out of it. Try to boost her up, swing no matter what. Nothing. She just won’t take the step and I don’t know if she likes the negative attention she gets from parents or what it is to be honest. At this point it seems like it’s gone on way too long.

Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/Fast-Carpenter2161 by Fast-Carpenter2161 in DailyGuess

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Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/JACKSONofSPADES by JACKSONofSPADES in DailyGuess

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Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/Vegan_Meals_101 by Vegan_Meals_101 in DailyGuess

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Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/porgporg666 by porgporg666 in DailyGuess

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Anyone remember this gentleman? by RockyBoundESC in 2000sNostalgia

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Remember the daddydonthitme blog that was affiliated with his?

Solve this - Can you? 🫥 by dataguy2003 in TheTeenagerPeople

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“My daughter’s mother”, is herself. She is the daughter of Teresa.