My 6yo played in the 8u rec league this past summer and fall. She is a pretty good ball player at that level. She started in a infield position, subbed in @ 1st base at times and was the only 6yo to make the tournament team.
I have helped coach with the manager of the team for two years in tee ball and during this years summer and fall teams. We have been talking lately about where to play her next year. Most of the players at this level at the catcher position is only used as a backstop in the league. The catcher misses the ball and will then pick it up and throw it back to the pitcher. This is a rec leage that uses a pitching machine set at 37 mph. Most of the plays are made at 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.
Although young, my daughter has the build of a catcher and has a pretty good arm. Her ball instincts are great and I would like to start developing her to be a catcher and am trying to convince him to play her at catcher. She played there a little during the fall league and caught almost every pitch thrown. I think this will help the team out next year by allowing the infield to make plays at home. We might be giving up a little bit in the infield by moving her out but would be gaining alot more at the catcher position.
Any thoughts or comments?
I have helped coach with the manager of the team for two years in tee ball and during this years summer and fall teams. We have been talking lately about where to play her next year. Most of the players at this level at the catcher position is only used as a backstop in the league. The catcher misses the ball and will then pick it up and throw it back to the pitcher. This is a rec leage that uses a pitching machine set at 37 mph. Most of the plays are made at 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.
Although young, my daughter has the build of a catcher and has a pretty good arm. Her ball instincts are great and I would like to start developing her to be a catcher and am trying to convince him to play her at catcher. She played there a little during the fall league and caught almost every pitch thrown. I think this will help the team out next year by allowing the infield to make plays at home. We might be giving up a little bit in the infield by moving her out but would be gaining alot more at the catcher position.
Any thoughts or comments?