Moving up to 12u

[RJK]

What are some of the key differences and hardest learning curves you noticed moving from 10u to 12u from both a players and coaches perspective? My daughter has played in some 12u games so I have some idea, but I'd like to hear what you all think. Thank you!

 

[Top_Notch]

Outfielders become important.

 

[AW95SY]

1B who can catch everything are critical. Hitters can't look for walks.

 

[Towny9]

The 10U to 12U jump makes the games so much better - it becomes real softball just about.

 

[Lance Steckler]

12" ball is #1. pitching from 40' #2. Pitching will get better. your team better hit, versus walk-a-thon.

coaching actually becomes coaching and instructing versus getting most to pay attention, snack conversations, etc.

And at least for majority, parents begin to call down. 10u parents are insane.

 

[RJK]

Outfielders become important.

I have absolutely seen that so far. Towering fly balls.

 

[RJK]

The 10U to 12U jump makes the games so much better - it becomes real softball just about.

Our team plays real softball already but I know what you mean

 

[RJK]

12" ball is #1. pitching from 40' #2. Pitching will get better. your team better hit, versus walk-a-thon.

coaching actually becomes coaching and instructing versus getting most to pay attention, snack conversations, etc.

And at least for majority, parents begin to call down. 10u parents are insane.

Absolutely! My daughter throws pretty hard for 10u but when she pitched in 12u the bigger ball and distanced slowed her down. Still accurate just not overwhelming. Wasn't her typical 1-2-3 inning.

Im lucky, our parents are great so I'm not super worried about that but I've seen it with other teams.

 

[uncdrew]

12" ball is #1. pitching from 40' #2. Pitching will get better. your team better hit, versus walk-a-thon.

coaching actually becomes coaching and instructing versus getting most to pay attention, snack conversations, etc.

And at least for majority, parents begin to call down. 10u parents are insane.

So much truth here. Exactly what I'd say.

Everything gets better. Parents relax, kids improve.

 

[uncdrew]

Our team plays real softball already but I know what you mean

Perhaps you do. But it gets more real.

Many of us thought our 10U teams were solid. It changes in 12U. Becomes real softball.