My DD is a pitcher and is trying out for 12u for the first time shortly and have a couple of questions.
She still has some 10u league play/playoffs coming up and 12u tryouts shortly after (next couple weeks). We want to practice for 12u using the bigger ball (just recently started throwing the 12in ball), do you think that will affect her pitching using the 11in ball at 10u? Not sure if which ball we should use to practice. I also expect her to throw a lot in the upcoming playoff games. I’ve heard (from other parents) throwing the 12in ball may affect the way she throws the 11in ball?
Also, for the first time throwing the 12in ball, I was surprised with her accuracy (much better control with the change up too) and thought she might have a problem with the bigger ball. She does have long fingers, to her advantage and her pitching coach said if he didn’t know her and saw her throw the 12in ball, he never would’ve thought it was her first time throwing the bigger ball.
Just curious if anyone has seen there DD adjust very well to the 12in ball and almost feel like it’s a better fit than the 11in ball?
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She still has some 10u league play/playoffs coming up and 12u tryouts shortly after (next couple weeks). We want to practice for 12u using the bigger ball (just recently started throwing the 12in ball), do you think that will affect her pitching using the 11in ball at 10u? Not sure if which ball we should use to practice. I also expect her to throw a lot in the upcoming playoff games. I’ve heard (from other parents) throwing the 12in ball may affect the way she throws the 11in ball?
Also, for the first time throwing the 12in ball, I was surprised with her accuracy (much better control with the change up too) and thought she might have a problem with the bigger ball. She does have long fingers, to her advantage and her pitching coach said if he didn’t know her and saw her throw the 12in ball, he never would’ve thought it was her first time throwing the bigger ball.
Just curious if anyone has seen there DD adjust very well to the 12in ball and almost feel like it’s a better fit than the 11in ball?
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