I too, find this inexcusable. When you coach younger age groups, you have one on the future. You are committed to the growth of every girl you take at tryouts. I have always batted the roster . Whatever the result, I have never regretted it. Some of the girls have gone on to get their education...
As a long time coach and assigner, here’s my 2 cents:
The great majority of umpires are doing their level best, but are subject to the same frailties as the rest of us( pride, bringing a bad day to the ballpark, etc.)
Being an umpire is not for the thin skinned. I can’t think of another job...
Looking at it as a coach, I would want to know as soon as possible so I knew what I needed. Nothing personal. I think it’s bad policy to wait on players that appear to be looking elsewhere. Again, nothing personal.
She throws well but I doubt 70 mph is something she does often. I have a friend whose daughter was playing the bandits this fall . They had her low 60s. Someone told me in the spring she was throwing 70 plus. Her high school team was beaten handily in regionals. People throw those numbers...
Ive seen my share of D1 games and never saw a girl that was not athletic (except for the occasional over sized pitcher). To say there are alot of " awful " D1 programs would be subjective I guess. Most mid majors would get run ruled by SEC teams. Does that make them "awful"?
FWIW.I wouldn't wait either. Maybe some coaches feel comfortable doing that. I don't. I know it's a hard time for coaches and players. I've had some experience with moms and dads just window shopping. No thank you.
I hope they adopt a rule similar to the obstruction in fastpitch. Just because " it has always been that way" really doesn't justify it. I don't see the current rule adding to the game.
Some kids get in the habit of starting their swing early. Then they have to slow down to make contact. The result is a weak groundball. I tell them I want them to feel like "they have to catch up". I.e. They have to swing hard to catch up. Just my 2 cents.
I don't like the basketball drill, becausemthe girls aren't strong enough to finish correctly. I don't like the drill in the video for the same reason.
We like to use cage balls. I m sure using any ball that bounces give the same result. I don't think tee drills achieve the desired effect, because the batter doesn't have to wait for a ball on a tee. JMHO