You can fix the whole problem by drilling kids on backing up. There is a technique for backing up...
You can fix the whole problem by drilling kids on backing up. There is a technique for backing up...
10U-C - At what point do you consider going for the out instead of just constantly “getting it back to the pitcher”?
I don’t want to give up free bases by ignoring a runner who’s already 1/2 way to the next base, but there’s the risk of the errant throw.
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Doubling down on my previous post about backing up....every player needs to be thinking every play where they should go almost everyone should be moving even if you are just coming forward from the outfield on a routine play or just covering your base on the infield at second and third when the play is at first...everyone has a proper place to be in every situation.Go for the out and keep preaching backing up throws. At 10U this summer and 12U this fall one of our biggest issues was half the girls out in the field watching the play instead of thinking ahead and moving towards the next play.
I saw one reply say they only get one base for an errant throw at 10C in their league but that definitely isn't the case here. There isn't much more frustrating than having an easy out at 1st turn into a triple because the whole team decides to play hot potato.
Starting with 8u, I drill into the girls the 3 B's. Ball, Base, Backup. In that order. First priority is get the ball. 2nd is base coverage. 3rd is backup - if you're not doing one of the first 2; find something to back up. Everyone moves on every play.Doubling down on my previous post about backing up....every player needs to be thinking every play where they should go almost everyone should be moving even if you are just coming forward from the outfield on a routine play or just covering your base on the infield at second and third when the play is at first...everyone has a proper place to be in every situation.
Doubling down on my previous post about backing up....every player needs to be thinking every play where they should go almost everyone should be moving even if you are just coming forward from the outfield on a routine play or just covering your base on the infield at second and third when the play is at first...everyone has a proper place to be in every situation.