So here is the scenario....will be coaching middle school team made up of 6th-8th graders. This will be a 6th grade heavy team with little help from 7th and 8th grade (very few 6 or less of this age. The younger players (6th grade) have actually played more than the older girls but there experience is wheel ball at the travel level of play.
Since this will be a rebuild with a lot of young players, where should the focus be in order to develop but somewhat compete. The physicality difference between this team and others is going to be substantial.
I think pitching & catching should be the biggest focus. Next would be hitting/base running. Any ideas or thoughts on what our practices should consist of. Fortunately we will have 3 to 4 coaches and a pretty solid 8th grade pitcher. We have little to no experience at catcher. Infield defense has a pretty high baseball IQ but young.
Since this will be a rebuild with a lot of young players, where should the focus be in order to develop but somewhat compete. The physicality difference between this team and others is going to be substantial.
I think pitching & catching should be the biggest focus. Next would be hitting/base running. Any ideas or thoughts on what our practices should consist of. Fortunately we will have 3 to 4 coaches and a pretty solid 8th grade pitcher. We have little to no experience at catcher. Infield defense has a pretty high baseball IQ but young.
