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I actually think it helps them a lot to prepare for college by sitting the bench. As freshman they’re likely to spend a lot of time there And they need to know how to handle it. Too many girls get to college expecting to play every game because that’s how it was in travel. Its a different animal with twice as many players on a team and most of them are 2-4 years older. That’s why so many quit or get forced out freshman year.
Thats somewhat of a choice a girl makes. You can go someplace that needs you now, and play every game for 4 yrs. Or, they need you this yr, next yr you get replaced with someone better..(pitchers). You can go somewhere that redshirts you . You can go somewhere you compete for playing time. You can go somewhere you never will get to play.
Decisions. Many teams carry under 20. Most I saw was 35. Of those 35, 20 never would see field. Their job was to carry equipment, and cheer, until they transferred. But they were proud on signing day.
My daughter started every game but 2 in college. One of those she was hospitalized with kidney stone....due to dehydration from practices, etc. The other......she was in a hitting slump from hell ...she put too much pressure on herself. She was probably 10 games without a hit. The more she tried....worse she did. Coach benched her for half game, started a freshman, told her to relax, watch the others play for a change. Take pressure off herself.
Sounds stupid right? I thought so.
When he put her in after a few innings, she hit 2 HR that game, and one the next.....slump over. Theres a lot mental going on.
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