Ahem........So going back to my original post. -
The general consensus on the other thread was, on offense the outcome or performance is what matters, not the technique.
So on defense does the technique matter if you record the out(s)?
I like your question!!Ahem........So going back to my original post. -
The general consensus on the other thread was, on offense the outcome or performance is what matters, not the technique.
So on defense does the technique matter if you record the out(s)?
One thing I will say is at the younger ages coaches need to be teaching for the next level up. At 12U not backhanding a ball at SS and being off balance when throwing because of it might work, at 14U that runner is more than likely safe...etc,etc....DD's coach used to get on her for backhanding balls in 10U (Get in front of it!!) when the proper play was backhanding it but she was still working to develop the backhand so she would miss it sometimes. Now that she makes that play at 12U he doesn't say anything....Will set expectations to performance by the position on the field and hitting.
That is the gauge.
When the expectation is not being met, is a sign of need to grow to achieve expectation.
All Ages PleaseOne thing I will say is at the younger ages coaches need to be teaching for the next level up.
Of course I was just going with what I have experienced so far.All Ages Please
if needing to change/adapt/reworkI agree that this can be age specific. Do you find it more difficult to teach younger or older ? Or is the real question is it more difficult to teach technique to less experienced?
You guys have it right. Start off deep and creep in until pitchers release then ready position.
There is the “Auburn Hop” also but I really don’t care for it.
You should be able to look anywhere on the field and see the girls creeping in every pitch. It tells me the girls are engaged and looking to make a play.
Honestly, I don’t see it very often. It usually tips me off to what teams are well coached and which ones are very average.
and when you see a REALLY well coached team it will almost be in unison. Was watching ASA Gold Nationals livestream and the camera view allowed you to see every player on the field...impressive.You should be able to look anywhere on the field and see the girls creeping in every pitch.