- Jun 24, 2013
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Yes let them play up if they have the skill. Make them attend the older tryouts. If they can cut it with the older girls, it will be evident. My middle DD grew quickly and could seriously hurt girls in the 10U division. She was throwing 53+ at 35 ft and was scaring half of the girls to death when she pitched. It was pitiful to watch the parents say "Suck it up" or "Shake it off" when she accidentally hit one of them. We moved her up so she could be with girls who could more likely handle her skill and so she wouldn't hurt someone.
When I coached rec I was blessed with several girls who should have been moved up for safety reasons (they threw so hard it hurt my hands!).
When I coached rec I was blessed with several girls who should have been moved up for safety reasons (they threw so hard it hurt my hands!).