Looking for opinions/input
Here's the situation: DD in first week of HS practice. Coach has her warm up in batting cage tunnel, then removes catcher and puts batters in for full swings/BP. Coach tells DD to aim for a spot on the back of the net and just throw fastballs. No net in front of her, though she is wearing a facemask and is throwing from 43'
Practices are closed, DD is a frosh, no way to address this without being the obvious complainant. On top of it all, this coach is my successor, and has been very clear that the direction of the team is AWAY from my way of doing things.
I have made every effort to steer clear of conflict and the appearance of exceeding the limits the coach has in place to protect herself from meddlesome parents. I am, though, concerned for DD's safety. I've seen this (tunnel pitching) addressed on this forum, and I know most are against it, but does it seem inherently dangerous, or just less than ideal practice? Any more dangerous than any other pitching in practice or games?
I value the opinions of the posters on this forum. I'd like to hear from any of you about how you would approach this situation.
Here's the situation: DD in first week of HS practice. Coach has her warm up in batting cage tunnel, then removes catcher and puts batters in for full swings/BP. Coach tells DD to aim for a spot on the back of the net and just throw fastballs. No net in front of her, though she is wearing a facemask and is throwing from 43'
Practices are closed, DD is a frosh, no way to address this without being the obvious complainant. On top of it all, this coach is my successor, and has been very clear that the direction of the team is AWAY from my way of doing things.
I have made every effort to steer clear of conflict and the appearance of exceeding the limits the coach has in place to protect herself from meddlesome parents. I am, though, concerned for DD's safety. I've seen this (tunnel pitching) addressed on this forum, and I know most are against it, but does it seem inherently dangerous, or just less than ideal practice? Any more dangerous than any other pitching in practice or games?
I value the opinions of the posters on this forum. I'd like to hear from any of you about how you would approach this situation.
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