I have a similar coaching philosophy as you do. I have never cut a player from my team simply because I found an upgraded player at that position. I have cut a player if they, or their parents, have caused issues/drama that I did not want to deal with in following seasons. What I have found...
My No. 1 pitcher was diagnosed with the same thing after school ball this past season. Similar treatment. 4-6 week of no activity and a back brace. She started pitching on my summer team about midway through the season. We eased her back in based on pitch count in 25% increments. She was...
"What do u mean by walk away from her hands?" I typically describe this as load and separate. When you stride to the ball the front foot moves forward toward the pitcher and the hands should move back slightly toward the catcher.
I am no hitting coach, but I think she looks pretty good from...