Sometimes, for whatever reason, a coach needs to get a player's attention.
F4 failed to cover 1B on a bunt. Immediately after the play, the coach said she needed to get her head in the game and instructed the player to drop and do 10. 'Right now?' she asked. 'Yes, right now' he replied. So, she knocked out 10 push-ups while everyone watched and waited. It didn't take an inordinate amount of time, but after getting her sign, P did have to take a look back to make sure her fielder was ready.
When that batter put the ball into play, she made a terrific diving catch attempt behind 1B and threw the B-R out with an impressive backhanded flip from her knees.
Overall, this was a fun team to watch, but that moment caught me off-guard. This was 16u.
What do folks think about the coach grabbing a players helmet cage to yell at them?
Sometimes, for whatever reason, a coach needs to get a player's attention.
F4 failed to cover 1B on a bunt. Immediately after the play, the coach said she needed to get her head in the game and instructed the player to drop and do 10. 'Right now?' she asked. 'Yes, right now' he replied. So, she knocked out 10 push-ups while everyone watched and waited. It didn't take an inordinate amount of time, but after getting her sign, P did have to take a look back to make sure her fielder was ready.
When that batter put the ball into play, she made a terrific diving catch attempt behind 1B and threw the B-R out with an impressive backhanded flip from her knees.
Overall, this was a fun team to watch, but that moment caught me off-guard. This was 16u.
What do you think should happen? Take a phone away? How is an athlete getting better by taking their phone away?