It looks like we are going to have a special needs kid on our team (10u) this spring. I'm looking for some guidance on how you handle playing time, playing position, coaching during drills, etc. I don't know any specifics on the girl, just got to see her during the skills assessment. During the skills assessment this girl was unable to catch a grounder or a pop fly, had trouble playing catch with gently thrown balls, and was unable to throw the ball 30' in the air. We have girls on the team that are throwing 40 mph and I know of at least 2 girls on other teams that we will play are able to hit the ball to the fence. I don't want to seem like I am discriminating and not giving her playing time, but I have real concerns for her safety that she isn't able to protect herself. I can protect her some in the games by putting her in right field, but that is much harder to do in practice. One of the other girls is bound to throw it hard to this girl and I'm afraid she is going to get hit in the face or chest. Any suggestions?