My DD has been pitching for the last year. She has the rest of this year to play 12U, unfortunately, there are not that many 98's in our area looking for pitchers. This last weekend she was asked to guest play for a 97 team, which moved the mound back three feet to 43'. I thought she did very well both offensively and defensively. She held her own and I thought she contributed to the performance of the team. Our question is should we keep her in 12's for extra mound experience before moving her up. I also wonder about her being the youngest on the team. Will there be any social problems. That not withstanding they were the nicest and most respectful girls and coaches I have come across in a long time. Maybe I am being slightly overprotective, I just wondered what the overall thoughts about playing up, the good and the bad.