This question doesn’t have to pertain to a specific age group or skill level (other than competitive travel ball) but I was looking to get some other coaches/players/parents perspectives on the expectations of a coach to develop secondary positions.
Let’s say a portion of practice time is already spent developing all around defensive skills for all players (infield/outfield).
As an example, catcher #1 is a good catcher but lacks the skill to be an option at another position. She still needs the work at her primary position when we do position specific work/situational work.
Is there an expectation of the coach to sacrifice primary position development for secondary position development?
Let’s say a portion of practice time is already spent developing all around defensive skills for all players (infield/outfield).
As an example, catcher #1 is a good catcher but lacks the skill to be an option at another position. She still needs the work at her primary position when we do position specific work/situational work.
Is there an expectation of the coach to sacrifice primary position development for secondary position development?
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