I'm a firm believer that softball is a game that should be played, not watched from the dugout. To me 10 or 11 at most seems ideal. I always ask if there are any weekends they can't play before making our tournament schedule. Yes, I know life happens. That's why I keep pick up players on...
How many girls do you carry on a travel team? Personally I like 10, but I know others who will pack a dugout full. Just curious as to everyone's thoughts on this.
I have actually heard a coach tell a girl at a tournament that when she got tired of losing to let him know, that he had a uniform for her. So in my neck of the woods (AR), it's very common.
I've had mine for about 2 years now. We really like using it. DD is a contact hitter & gets mad when she has more behind her than out in the yard. It can be inconsistant at times, but for the money its well worth it. We've used it at a couple of team practices, and the girls always enjoy it.