So decided to throw this out there as experience and history has showed this is the case. DD1 has become the number 2 do to the addtion of a new #1 FROSH who throws 65 consistently. No lie, this girl is a freak of nature and while many would be discouraged, this has been a gift. DD1 is going to a big school and not playing softball. Just wants to be a student so a great SEC school is in her future. I am SO fine with that and so happy for that! BUT, as we go thru the season, I am constantly reminding her the season is NOT on her shoulders but that it is truly is. Our number 1 will be a torn darn pony from a circus if she pitches every game. Our team was there a couple of years ago and they rode our #1 every game. She is now a D1 pitcher but was done when the playoffs rolled around.
Point being, and I tell me DD this, you are as important if not more important than the number #1. You HAVE to be able to step in and win the easier game so she can rest. She gets it and working harder than ever. She plays other positions when not pitching and just wants to play and doesn't care where she plays as long as she is playing.
Anyway, just a reminder or thought on how important a #2 can be and not to give up. Your number 1 needs you more than you know!
S3
Point being, and I tell me DD this, you are as important if not more important than the number #1. You HAVE to be able to step in and win the easier game so she can rest. She gets it and working harder than ever. She plays other positions when not pitching and just wants to play and doesn't care where she plays as long as she is playing.
Anyway, just a reminder or thought on how important a #2 can be and not to give up. Your number 1 needs you more than you know!
S3