Adding to Bill's post, many kids might do great in practice, but struggle with the pressure of control in games. There's spectators, batters, an umpire, her team, the coaches and there's always Auntie Karen yelling out, "Slow it down and just play catch with Sara!" That, and they draw that big, white circle around her to help draw attention to her.
The first priority is mechanics. Posture, whip and brush. With consistent and solid form, control almost just happens. Build her confidence in trusting her form. In games, it really helps if the parents and coaches emphasize form first. Let them know it's their job to do the best they can, and coach's job to make the change if things don't come together. If things go well, it’s high fives and ice cream. If they don't, it's high fives and ice cream—along with a chat about goals and what she would like to work towards in future innings.
The first priority is mechanics. Posture, whip and brush. With consistent and solid form, control almost just happens. Build her confidence in trusting her form. In games, it really helps if the parents and coaches emphasize form first. Let them know it's their job to do the best they can, and coach's job to make the change if things don't come together. If things go well, it’s high fives and ice cream. If they don't, it's high fives and ice cream—along with a chat about goals and what she would like to work towards in future innings.
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