My dd is going on 13 and has been pitching for a little over a year. She is tall and has pretty good speed, I think, for just being into this really for a year, (She did pitch in 10U for about 8 months, but with speed her accuracy was an issue with her TB coach). Anyway she throws around the mid 40's to low 50's when everything is done correctly, quick whip, weight behind the ball, long arm....
However a few weeks ago, we went to practice and she seemed like it was her first practice. Couldn't find the plate and nothing over 30mph. It was really painful to watch. Her back was bent constantly and she couldn't figure out why she was leaning so much. This week as we are getting ready to warm up, we find out she told the parents who have lessons before us, and are friends of ours, that she doesn't know if she can take our money any more as she isn't getting thru to our dd. We went on with practice and it occurred to me that she was placing too much emphasis on keeping her weight back. Coach then had her speed up bringing her back foot up, and viola', her speed is back to popping the glove and hurting my fingers!
The coach then said "See you next week!". Question is will she, the coach be giving us 100%, or has she basically given up and will keep coaching until it gets difficult again? Should we, in mid season, look for another Pitching Coach?
I understand my dd, she is not the quickest to pick up change, and sometimes needs different styles to get thru to her, and maybe that is too much for our current coach. I think she is a very good athlete and coach-able, but it may take some effort on the coach as well to find her teaching spot, if you will.
Your input is always welcome.
However a few weeks ago, we went to practice and she seemed like it was her first practice. Couldn't find the plate and nothing over 30mph. It was really painful to watch. Her back was bent constantly and she couldn't figure out why she was leaning so much. This week as we are getting ready to warm up, we find out she told the parents who have lessons before us, and are friends of ours, that she doesn't know if she can take our money any more as she isn't getting thru to our dd. We went on with practice and it occurred to me that she was placing too much emphasis on keeping her weight back. Coach then had her speed up bringing her back foot up, and viola', her speed is back to popping the glove and hurting my fingers!
The coach then said "See you next week!". Question is will she, the coach be giving us 100%, or has she basically given up and will keep coaching until it gets difficult again? Should we, in mid season, look for another Pitching Coach?
I understand my dd, she is not the quickest to pick up change, and sometimes needs different styles to get thru to her, and maybe that is too much for our current coach. I think she is a very good athlete and coach-able, but it may take some effort on the coach as well to find her teaching spot, if you will.
Your input is always welcome.