We have a 9 yr old on my DD's team that is a freak of nature when it comes to speed. She timed quicker around the bases than 9 out of 12 of the U16's on my oldest DD's team. I was told she was being timed at 11.9 around the bases. I've been around softball for 7 years now and I've never seen an athlete like this kid on any team at any tournament.