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Young catchers training with 12" ball.
Was asked about catchers being able to reach 2nd base starting 12u. Why some have such a learning curve when moving up from 10u smaller ball.
Well the obvious...
Mechanics and adjusting to
Ball size
&
Weight of ball.
Instructing
12" Ball is all i use! Hitters too!
The Real softball!
Results are fantastic!
Every catcher have worked with
(yes teaching throwing mechanics with all catchers)
9 year and up, who has started training with 12" ball are reaching 2nd base easily by 12u
&
In 10u are firing the smaller ball to 2nd base in the air, level ZAP !
*Get your defense ready because here it comes
In my opinion*
Even though hands are smaller
Grip strength and muscles grow with training.
The task of throwing 12" ball
does not suddenly need to be
re-adjusted at 12u level to grow
muscle memory strengths/habits to then learn adjustments that come with size and weight.
( Larger ball feeling awkward + add weight )
These things have already taken place!
Interested to read other experiences with transitioning to 12" softball.
The Real Softball
LETS THROW RUNNERS OUT!
Young catchers training with 12" ball.
Was asked about catchers being able to reach 2nd base starting 12u. Why some have such a learning curve when moving up from 10u smaller ball.
Well the obvious...
Mechanics and adjusting to
Ball size
&
Weight of ball.
Instructing
12" Ball is all i use! Hitters too!
The Real softball!
Results are fantastic!
Every catcher have worked with
(yes teaching throwing mechanics with all catchers)
9 year and up, who has started training with 12" ball are reaching 2nd base easily by 12u
&
In 10u are firing the smaller ball to 2nd base in the air, level ZAP !
*Get your defense ready because here it comes
In my opinion*
Even though hands are smaller
Grip strength and muscles grow with training.
The task of throwing 12" ball
does not suddenly need to be
re-adjusted at 12u level to grow
muscle memory strengths/habits to then learn adjustments that come with size and weight.
( Larger ball feeling awkward + add weight )
These things have already taken place!
Interested to read other experiences with transitioning to 12" softball.
The Real Softball
LETS THROW RUNNERS OUT!
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