My daughter started travel in 10U and could throw and catch ok. She did fine.
How is she in comparison to her friends she wants to stay with? That's how I'd answer the question.
My daughter loves softball but still doesn't ask me to have a catch. I'm always the one who initiates it, but she very rarely says no. I think that's a personality thing more than anything.
Personally I'd let her play up with her friends if they are of equal skill level. But I also would have by now played catch with her almost daily for 10 minutes each day. Do that for a few months and you'll be amazed. When I coached rec I told the parents that the girls getting better at this sport was more in the parents' control than mine. You work with her daily for just 10-15 minutes and she'll be catching and throwing in 4-6 weeks. Get on it, help her get better.
In the process, you'll get better and have some nice bonding with your kid.
How is she in comparison to her friends she wants to stay with? That's how I'd answer the question.
My daughter loves softball but still doesn't ask me to have a catch. I'm always the one who initiates it, but she very rarely says no. I think that's a personality thing more than anything.
Personally I'd let her play up with her friends if they are of equal skill level. But I also would have by now played catch with her almost daily for 10 minutes each day. Do that for a few months and you'll be amazed. When I coached rec I told the parents that the girls getting better at this sport was more in the parents' control than mine. You work with her daily for just 10-15 minutes and she'll be catching and throwing in 4-6 weeks. Get on it, help her get better.
In the process, you'll get better and have some nice bonding with your kid.
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