Got a 8u TB DD that pitches 9-10 rec ball as the #1 pitcher. My question is about long term coaching philosophy. Her and the catcher call the pitches. She will shake off pitches she does not want to throw. She has a good little fast ball a spotty change up and a peel drop (that does not really...
I have read here several opinions on whether a coach or catcher/pitcher should call pitches. I work mostly with 10u's. I always call the first inning and then challenge the catcher/pitcher to call the next inning themselves better than I did. Most of the time they have better stats.... but I am...
I would love some insight. I know what i think is wrong.... everything. Yes she is mine. No really i think/hope we are on the right track but I cant see the forest for the trees right now and i would just like to keep her making steady progress. I would like some other eyes and ideas to help...
Eyes.
Should a pitchers eyes (focus) 1) find the pitch location "target" around the strike zone 2) focus on a location to land there stride foot on the power line (or just to the left or right for inside or outside) 3) then focus on the original "target" as she begins her pitch?
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