- Feb 14, 2014
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We just played our last LL game of the season (thank you, Jesus!). Dd7 has been invited to play on a new 8u TB team. Practice will begin in the next couple of weeks. I am trying to make this as smooth a transition for her as possible. She will be going from being the best player on the team (best 2006 in the league to my knowledge) and starting 1B to being one of two 2006 with the other 8 being 2005. So, she's probably looking at starting in the OF.
Mechanically, what do I need to do? Yesterday, we started throwing with the regular 11" ball (our LL uses compression balls for 8u) and some fielding so she could get used to the difference. What else do you recommend?
What about the mental game? I think she will actually appreciate me not coaching her. I am the "finish the play, then you can cry" after taking a bad hop/ tripping over first old school mom. I have already had the discussion with her about giving 100% no matter what position you play. She knows how good some of her teammates are already, so she says she's ok with wherever she is put. The new coach doesn't have a child on the team and he plays girls according to what is best for the team. How else should I prepare her for this change?
Sorry it is so long, I just want to do what I can from my end for her to make the most of this experience.
Mechanically, what do I need to do? Yesterday, we started throwing with the regular 11" ball (our LL uses compression balls for 8u) and some fielding so she could get used to the difference. What else do you recommend?
What about the mental game? I think she will actually appreciate me not coaching her. I am the "finish the play, then you can cry" after taking a bad hop/ tripping over first old school mom. I have already had the discussion with her about giving 100% no matter what position you play. She knows how good some of her teammates are already, so she says she's ok with wherever she is put. The new coach doesn't have a child on the team and he plays girls according to what is best for the team. How else should I prepare her for this change?
Sorry it is so long, I just want to do what I can from my end for her to make the most of this experience.