My daughter is a first year 10U and has been pitching since last August (when I threw her into lessons because I need a pitcher for brand new team that was formed sort of last minute)
Pitched pretty well in the fall but as her velocity increased over the winter her control went down. Not too surprising, but frustrating for her and the team at times!
Something clicked today and she was firing on all cylinders. Time limit tournament game so 4 innings, 10Ks, 1 hit, and 5BB. We won 8-5. Also our first game with stealing home allowed, as our league rules don’t allow it, so that was a new wrinkle she had try to cover home on a passed ball (we need to work on that!). She also had two ground ball put outs to first from the circle, so she’s “responsible” for all 12 outs.
Very proud Dad and Coach!
Pitched pretty well in the fall but as her velocity increased over the winter her control went down. Not too surprising, but frustrating for her and the team at times!
Something clicked today and she was firing on all cylinders. Time limit tournament game so 4 innings, 10Ks, 1 hit, and 5BB. We won 8-5. Also our first game with stealing home allowed, as our league rules don’t allow it, so that was a new wrinkle she had try to cover home on a passed ball (we need to work on that!). She also had two ground ball put outs to first from the circle, so she’s “responsible” for all 12 outs.
Very proud Dad and Coach!