We are starting a new TB team in Texas. I know that this is a huge undertaking and I would love any advice and or information on "how to".
We are primarily a 2007 team with 1-2 2008 girls. Here is the dilemma: We can play 10u in USA softball until Dec 31st, and then move to 12u Jan 1. We would have to start playing 12u in Utrip tourneys this fall. FASA would also require us to be 12u. USFA has a new 11u classification we could play in.
This would normally not be a huge deal, but since we would be encountering a bigger ball, longer pitching distance, and a few rule adjustments, I am confused on where to start. If we only play 10u in USA through the end of the year, we would take some lumps, and then have to repeat taking lumps in the spring with the move up. If we just move up now, we will get our heads knocked off (I assume) for the fall and maybe lose some confidence.
Please help.
We are primarily a 2007 team with 1-2 2008 girls. Here is the dilemma: We can play 10u in USA softball until Dec 31st, and then move to 12u Jan 1. We would have to start playing 12u in Utrip tourneys this fall. FASA would also require us to be 12u. USFA has a new 11u classification we could play in.
This would normally not be a huge deal, but since we would be encountering a bigger ball, longer pitching distance, and a few rule adjustments, I am confused on where to start. If we only play 10u in USA through the end of the year, we would take some lumps, and then have to repeat taking lumps in the spring with the move up. If we just move up now, we will get our heads knocked off (I assume) for the fall and maybe lose some confidence.
Please help.