- May 8, 2017
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New to this forum, and tried to search for this topic so apologies if posted already (I'm sure it's been discussed ad nauseam) but I have a dilemma that maybe some coaches can help me out with. Second year 12U team in Nebraska, 11 girls on roster. 6 can really play, 2 are passable, three are much further behind. team has been together since 8U, and some really good friendships on the team, as its a very small town team. Two of the three that are way behind others are almost full year younger than many girls, and physically have not developed like the other girls - nature hasn't taken its course. We have been competitive at times, but overall a B team just over .500, due to our limitations at the bottom of our lineup. Debating whether to roster bat any more. Obvious problems will arise with parents, including two sets of parents that we are good friends with. But girls that can play are getting very frustrated losing games we could win. Worried about losing the drive of the girls who have worked their tails off in order to placate the girls that are far behind as well.
My thought is to stop batting 11 in bracket play, and rotate the three girls through as needed. Not sure how to approach, or if this is a terrible idea. Any coaches that have had to do this with a well established team, I'd love to hear thoughts, as I have gone back and forth several times. Help???
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My thought is to stop batting 11 in bracket play, and rotate the three girls through as needed. Not sure how to approach, or if this is a terrible idea. Any coaches that have had to do this with a well established team, I'd love to hear thoughts, as I have gone back and forth several times. Help???
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