- Jan 25, 2011
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The example given is a IP but not due to mech.,starting a pitch then stopping is a IP.That would be due to a young pitcher just being just that a young pitcher.But as far as some of what your saying,I know that you are also a inexperienced coach,and you will understand these things the longer you coach.If you dont try to teach them right now,then it is harder to change later.Before you start your"well it is just a Tuesday night league game",I also know that some of those girls might want to move to TB and then they have to fix their mech.I'm not sure how the example you referenced is an IP.
I agree that watching for IPs is low priority when there's only 1 umpire, which what we have during our league seasons. In our tournaments, we've got 2 umpires, so while they'll watch for it and put the coaches on notice, I only saw 1 called this year. The coaches were berating the umpire until he was finally pressured into making a call. Those 2 coaches were out of control. Had it been my player, I probably would've had to give those women a look.
Ctfastpitch, I have to laugh whenever someone talks about a 9yo crow-hopping.
The best thing is for everyone to settle down and recognize that the overall progression is more fun to observe and be a part of when people aren't so uptight about Tuesday night league games between 9-10yo kids.