10u splitting into 12u/10u

[aaedad]

Ok so my DD team is splitting due to some of the the girls aging up, well 9yo has talent to move up but is going through fundamental brain farts, 7yo will be #2 pitcher for 10u. So Im at a dilema do i keep the older one down and go back to basics or do i let her move up with the older girls.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I think that it would be fun to play together. They might not get that chance too often.

 

[aaedad]

they've played together for a couple of seasons, but the little one was always just a solid back up, this time the little one has kindve steped into her own, i think its gonna be a blast...i just dont want the older one to get down on herself because little sis is putting on a show....

 

[SoftSocDad]

I guess it depends on the level of play as well as the playing time they'd get at the respective levels.

I'm generally a proponent of playing age true, but only when the girls are able to progress. However, if the player's game is regressing because of being on a lower level team, you've got to move her up.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I guess, if the older one stays down, it will be a learning moment for her and she will take her cue from you guys. If she hears you on the phone saying how great baby sister was, it wouldn't be too good.

I would teach the 9YO to catch, so that she is along for the ride.

(I wish I had these kinds of problems. All is good.)