WARRIORMIKE
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My girls are 8u. What do you think a reasonable time from home to first should be at for there level? Should I measure them at 55 or 60 ft?
Running Times for a Young Team
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- May 25, 2010
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Answer: 'as fast as they can'
I agree, what difference does it make at that age. Worry about fundamentals
as the catchers aren't real strong until you reach 12U. Make sure they run the right way
and teach them to slide at this level
as the catchers aren't real strong until you reach 12U. Make sure they run the right way
and teach them to slide at this level
Getting them to run thru the base seems to be the biggest challenge I see at this age. Them stopping on right on the base effects their time to 1st more than how actually fast they are running.
I agree with the post above, but I will try to answer your question. I try to time it from the when the batter swings and drops the bat. The main thing is that you time them all the same. You can line them up at home plate, if you want.
At 8 YOs, 3.5 would be fairly fast. But, you will know your fast girls. They stand out. As they reach late teens 2.6 is about as fast as it gets and isn't found very often.
At 8 YOs, 3.5 would be fairly fast. But, you will know your fast girls. They stand out. As they reach late teens 2.6 is about as fast as it gets and isn't found very often.
WARRIORMIKE
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Last night I timed the girls. Average time at 60 ft was 4.5 sec. I had a couple of 5's and one 4.3.
Like someone mentioned earlier, yes, getting them to run through the base is tough too! LOL
Warriormike, Can they beat you? 
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Warriormike, Can they beat you?
and the gauntlet has been thrown!
i agree...getting them to run thru first is hard at that age. they got the rounding concept pretty good, but i think there is a fear of getting out if they pass first on a run thru.
we're having a team evaluation this weekend, and running times will be taken. i'll post some info next week.
Is it just me, or does anyone else think it is a little odd to worry about the time from home to 1st for a bunch of 8U kids?
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