Hi,
We have 4 girls who moved up to 10U from 8U this season. All pitched well in 8U, but are having hard time consistently reaching the plate from 35' (8U pitching distance last season was 32').
We have pitched each girl one inning with poor results - lots of walks. We have two experienced 10U travel pitchers on our Spring Rec team. However, we would like to encourage these four younger girls to pursue pitching. I am personally committed to rotating each of the younger girls in one inning per game - sandwiched between our older pitchers. However, I don't want to send them back out to pitch until they can consistently get the ball to the plate. Each of these girls took a bit of a confidence hit when they pitched. I will work on their confidence in games and practices by putting them in positions in the field where they can contribute to the team and be successful.
However, I could use some help on the pitching. I'd appreciate any tips, drills to help these girls achieve a little more success at getting the ball over the plate from 35'.
Thanks,
Coach Dale
We have 4 girls who moved up to 10U from 8U this season. All pitched well in 8U, but are having hard time consistently reaching the plate from 35' (8U pitching distance last season was 32').
We have pitched each girl one inning with poor results - lots of walks. We have two experienced 10U travel pitchers on our Spring Rec team. However, we would like to encourage these four younger girls to pursue pitching. I am personally committed to rotating each of the younger girls in one inning per game - sandwiched between our older pitchers. However, I don't want to send them back out to pitch until they can consistently get the ball to the plate. Each of these girls took a bit of a confidence hit when they pitched. I will work on their confidence in games and practices by putting them in positions in the field where they can contribute to the team and be successful.
However, I could use some help on the pitching. I'd appreciate any tips, drills to help these girls achieve a little more success at getting the ball over the plate from 35'.
Thanks,
Coach Dale