I freaking hate pitching

[WARRIORMIKE]

View attachment 13258. It’s a ride for sure

Thats easy, mine has sharp turns, a big loop and goes backwards and fowards all at speeds of 35-100 mph

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

When we go for sushi it usually costs around $100..I eat a lot...

Our bill for three is like 50 plus tip. Sometimes we even take home left overs. Our sushi joint hooks it up

 

[_MIA_]

Our bill for three is like 50 plus tip. Sometimes we even take home left overs. Our sushi joint hooks it up

Yeah,..how much does ice cream cost.. Like I said, if I am taking DD for sushi to soothe her wounds the wounds would have to be such that her blooper
reel would end up on America's Funniest Home Videos (does that still exist??)

 

[jsoftballcoach]

How about some advice for Reaperjet on the post-game talk? This is a tough one too. If you're too upbeat after a rough loss, the kid knows you're just blowing smoke. Nobody wants to be too critical and be that parent, either. I usually just say something like "tough game today, that was a good team," and leave it at that. The end result is usually a pretty quiet car ride home, which I'm not so sure is the best thing either.

Advice?

I used to over analyze the game, win or lose. I used to pace around like a lunatic. I've come to realize I have no control over what happens in the game so it is what it is. As long as DD comes prepared for the game and put in her work she has done her job and is a human not a machine.

Post game usually goes something like, "you looked pretty good out there...what did you think about the strike zone...which pitches were working today....on that hit did you miss or did they go get it?" I keep it light now, she's under enough pressure out there and doesn't need more from me.

They are trying their best out there, they do it for themselves, for you, for their teammates and coaches.

Pitching is like playing another sport, but I wouldn't give back any of it.

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[_MIA_]

How about some advice for Reaperjet on the post-game talk? This is a tough one too. If you're too upbeat after a rough loss, the kid knows you're just blowing smoke. Nobody wants to be too critical and be that parent, either. I usually just say something like "tough game today, that was a good team," and leave it at that. The end result is usually a pretty quiet car ride home, which I'm not so sure is the best thing either.

Advice?

Depends on how good Mr. Reaper is at poker..

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

Yeah,..how much does ice cream cost.. Like I said, if I am taking DD for sushi to soothe her wounds the wounds would have to be such that her blooper
reel would end up on America's Funniest Home Videos (does that still exist??)

Ice cream is expensive too. Baskin Robbins for a single scoop is like 5 bucks per cone. Thats a plate of sushi for one right there!!

Oh Tosh.0 instead of AFHV

 

[eagle6]

Mine loves ice cream and sushi (about to turn 13)! I've been there. in 10u, DD couldn't hit, catch, or throw very well. Very timid on the field. (didn't help that the coaches hit rockets at them all the time while saying you gotta get in front of that). Made the wonderful decision that we would have to pitch our way onto the field since we only had 1 pitcher. It worked, but the stress on me was terrible. I've since started coaching and thankfully, DD has figured out how to pitch (still a work in progress), make some plays on defense at other positions, throw really well, and has even decided that hitting is fun. It's a great ride and i get to spend a huge amount of time with my daughter. This is time i cant get back. Enjoy it. And yes, the bruises are coming. Drop ball may make me put shin guards and a facemask on.

 

[Chris8]

We're doing Rec too.....She's just getting her feet under her in Rec.... I guess the issue is - 1st year / game in Travel and they don't have any pitchers - I got a report on our opponent Sunday - They are real good.... It's not a fair battle....lol My kid is entering the Thunderdome and has never seen anything like it....

And you'll see her TB experience will help her in this next year of Rec. Enjoy the ride, encourage her along the way. Very soon you'll see she's not getting wrecked but helping her REC and TB team win games. Things change SOOOOOOO much between 10/12/14. And as others have posted....THOSE BEASTS from 10U disappear. The girls that put the work in, took their lumps and kept grinding....well those become the "stars" in a couple years. We know from experience. We wouldn't trade our DD journey and tough times for anything. The conversations, discussions and plans made together have helped our DD become an amazing 13YO on and off the field.

And as far as a "fair" battle...that happens at every level...but sometimes those underdogs rise up and play their hearts out and win or make the other team know they were in a battle. Our mantra is to let the other team know they were in the fight of their lives.

 

[BT3100]

Mine likes sushi better. But with her we need to go to the high end all you can eat place..
Not cheap but so good!

 

[Chris8]

I used to over analyze the game, win or lose. I used to pace around like a lunatic. I've come to realize I have no control over what happens in the game so it is what it is. As long as DD comes prepared for the game and put in her work she has done her job and is a human not a machine.

Post game usually goes something like, "you looked pretty good out there...what did you think about the strike zone...which pitches were working today....on that hit did you miss or did they go get it?" I keep it light now, she's under enough pressure out there and doesn't need more from me.

They are trying their best out there, they do it for themselves, for you, for their teammates and coaches.

Pitching is like playing another sport, but I wouldn't give back any of it.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Second this post!

Post game:
"how did you thing things went today" your job LISTEN
"what did you think of the zone today?" LISTEN
"Is there something you'd like to a do over on?" LISTEN ..."If so what would you do different?" LISTEN
"your mom and I are so proud of you and your work ethic. WE LOVE WATCHING you and your teammates play"

The car ride can be one of the worst parts of a players day. We've found doing a lot of listening is therapeutic for DD and she will talk/share when ready.

During the week we try to remind her of some great advice we were given years ago. As a pitcher, you can control the windup and everything up until the release of the ball. Once you let it go, it’s over, you can’t control what happens next. Work hard on what you can control.

On another note...it's not all about the pitching...the friendships, camaraderie, fun...AND ICECREAM and other team functions are the things that last a lifetime.