10u PGF pitcher speed OMG

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Feb 17, 2014
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Except for the lucky ones who find this forum before they've been working on it for too long.

If there were only more. Always thought it was unproductive to have 17 players waiting to hit or field while 1 players tries in vain to get the ball in the same zip code as the strike zone.
 

bmd

Jan 9, 2015
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That is exactly it!


If long term development of players were a priority, I do not see why pitchers would be throwing until about 12U or even 14U. Much more often than not they are just building a weak foundation that must be torn down and rebuilt at a later date for long term success.
 
Feb 17, 2014
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There seem to be two approaches. One is to build a pitcher and hopefully turn them into an athlete. The other is to build an athlete and turn them into a pitcher. Personally I think the latter is the best approach.

The phenoms you see at 10U are just gifted with athleticism and natural ability. Some develop over the long term, others for many reasons get passed up by other girls.
 
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Jan 28, 2017
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Dixie 12U playoffs and a male coach must wear a helmet, chest protector, and cup according to the rule book. They will throw the HC out if the rule isn't followed.

No rule on the pitcher wearing a face mask. Wow
 

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