Push ups for called third strikes

[Coach-n-Dad]

Major league hitters frequently get called out on strikes. It's not always a bone-headed decision. Obviously we've all seen kids take third strikes that are ridiculous, and they have to be taught how to handle being 2 strikes down. But a good hitter will take calculated risks w/ 2 strikes and sometimes be called out on strikes as a result. The risks pay off in the long run when they learn to guess right a high percentage of the time. A girl who NEVER takes a called third strike is either not a very advanced hitter, or she's just that much better than the pitchers she's facing such that she's not going to strike out much anyway.

Great post CB!

A kid on DD's fall 18Gold team fit the above perfectly. Early in the season she was benched because of so many called 3rd strikes. Mid season she got a few good hits so she was back in the lineup. By the end of the season this kid led the team (by a lot) in Kc's, BUT she also had the highest BA and the most walks (by a lot). On Base percentage was off the chart in relation to the rest of the lineup.

This kid a a pitcher and understands the strike zone well. She is willing to take some risks with 2 strikes and it did, indeed, pay off in the long run!


In answer to physical punishment for missed signals: I'm not a big fan.