- Feb 20, 2019
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assuming this is fall ball, I think you need to discuss within your org. I am assuming those 9s turned 9 this year (ie so not really almost 10), but in fall ball, even in rec, at least around here, girls should really play the level they will play in spring. fall is for development, they will not develop as much playing against much smaller and less experienced girls. if they are first timers, might be a little different.
Yes, this is fall ball in a rec league. I have a couple of 9 year-olds that will turn 10 in January, so that's almost 10 to me. Several others don't turn 10 until April. The other teams have to play by the same rules and all teams have girls of varying ages too, so I don't really see it as an issue (the rec league talent around here is not the best). Oh, and this team went 0-10 last season and the coach did nothing to develop talent - in fact, the players regressed and 6 of those quit softball. That's why I'm coaching now.