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[Cannonball]

Along these lines, haven't many of us been asked to allow our dds to play as a pickup knowing these circumstances that were given to these parents? I know we have. So, you say yes or no and then accept what happens. In the vast majority of cases, when given this scenario, my dd got to play a lot more than we thought. Still, we were fine with her just being there.

 

[grcsftbll]

Along these lines, haven't many of us been asked to allow our dds to play as a pickup knowing these circumstances that were given to these parents? I know we have. So, you say yes or no and then accept what happens. In the vast majority of cases, when given this scenario, my dd got to play a lot more than we thought. Still, we were fine with her just being there.

True. Mine's a pitcher and we've been told when guest playing she'd probably pitch and sit, maybe play a little outfield. We go into it being OK with that (but she's a pretty killer SS so it doesn't usually happen - but we would be OK with it if we were told in advance, for sure). If we were actually team shopping it might make me a little wary though, because she wouldn't be happy to pitch and sit on her OWN team. So I could see going the way the parents did here. I just have to think there's more going on, though.

 

[obbay]

Lots of good "Maybe.."s here. something else I was thinking was maybe she had more than one offer and decided the other team was a better fit before they put any money down.

 

[quincy]

Along these lines, haven't many of us been asked to allow our dds to play as a pickup knowing these circumstances that were given to these parents? I know we have. So, you say yes or no and then accept what happens. In the vast majority of cases, when given this scenario, my dd got to play a lot more than we thought. Still, we were fine with her just being there.

DD is happy sitting in dugout which makes her a good quest player. Some players go nuts sitting.

Her Team she wants to play most the time, quest playing she is happy chearing.

She was not happy once when she was 1 of the 2 out fields, more running then she would have liked. got to bat a lot though.

 

[daave266]

Lots of good "Maybe.."s here. something else I was thinking was maybe she had more than one offer and decided the other team was a better fit before they put any money down.

Nope.... she's now going to tryouts. Her mom told another mom that she's a first baseman and that's where she plays.


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[quincy]

You know this but that is a terrible position to be, she better be able to hit.

 

[daave266]

DD is happy sitting in dugout which makes her a good quest player. Some players go nuts sitting.

Her Team she wants to play most the time, quest playing she is happy chearing.

She was not happy once when she was 1 of the 2 out fields, more running then she would have liked. got to bat a lot though.

This girl batted allot. We batted our roster the first couple of days. I just think the parents were looking for a guarantee to play 1st and that's not something we were willing to give.


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[daave266]

Something doesn't sound quite right. I know parents are crazy, but most aren't so bad that they are told ''She's not going to play that much, and when she does, it might be in LF, which is no indication of where she'll be in the fall,'' and later say, "We were disappointed she didn't play that much, and it's clear they aren't going to give her a fair shot because she played LF.''

I still wonder if something failed in the pre-tournament conversation.

We didn't tell parents where she may play. We said understand that she's a pick up for this tournament and may not play all that much but come beginning of fall season, ALL positions were open. She hit the first few days and ran for our catcher, so it's not like she didn't do anything. Just didn't play the position her mom wanted her to. The kid was happy and looking forward to fall ball.


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[daave266]

But then they asked only 1 kid to play. Didn't let her play any in the spot she tried out for and she's 12. Maybe the parents aren't for your team and maybe the coach's idea of reduced playing time didn't coincide with the parents idea of reduced time.

What does asking only one kid to play have to do with anything? I agree, maybe not a good fit and I'm glad it happened sooner rather than later.... just believe the parents are choosing for the DD instead of letting her earn the spot and then decide for herself.


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[grcsftbll]

We had an experience last year with a parent who thought his daughter should play one position every game. Trust me, you're probably better off.

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