Any 10u flame throwers at PGF Nationals this year?

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Feb 18, 2012
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Absolutely correct. IMO it takes a combination of 3 things: genetics, work ethic, and the right pitching instructor. Mine has hit 51/52 in a few games, admittedly I don’t radar very often but she hits that regularly in practice. She usually cruises around 48. She lacks a tad in the genetics from the physical aspect but has the work ethic part and the instructor.

It’s pretty rare to see the intersection of all three of those traits. Most frequently I see the genetics being the overriding reason they throw that hard but you get the kids that can’t throw it in the ocean because they lack one of the other two traits.

From what I have seen over the last 4 years of 10u I would say that 50+ won’t be that rare going forward. Just a guess but the number at that level is astonishingly higher than it was just 3 years ago from where I sit.

Also, most woman throwing 68+ are more on the tall side 5'10" or taller but there are exceptions. So for a 10u who has only been pitching a couple of years, not fully developed and possibly has done no weight training to be throwing 55+ is really amazing.
 
Jan 22, 2011
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I've seen 10 year olds throwing 51/52 with less than ideal mechanics. I've seen 12 year olds throw 55/56 from 43 feet with high level mechanics.
 
Nov 18, 2013
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“Equivalent speed” is simply the reaction time. Ball size or muscular development aren’t part of the equation. It’s certainly impressive speed and fun to compare. I’d take it more as entertainment value than anything amazing or as a prediction of what these girls will throw as they get older.
 

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