had a bunch written up... First year 12's: I think that it is annoying to the fielders if catchers routinely short hop the SS or 2B. They should be able to get a glove on it and prevent the "pass ball", but the likelyhood of converting the out plummets with short hops (and high thrown balls too). Long hop or get it in the air are the two best options IMO for 1st year 12's.
My DD is a catcher... When she short hops it, my feeling is she needs to do a better job. She's 2nd year 12u, so SS and 2B are getting better and can mostly handle it, in a year it will be no big deal to the defensemen, but catchers should always strive for putting the ball 6-12" above the ground right in front of the bag.
My DD is a catcher... When she short hops it, my feeling is she needs to do a better job. She's 2nd year 12u, so SS and 2B are getting better and can mostly handle it, in a year it will be no big deal to the defensemen, but catchers should always strive for putting the ball 6-12" above the ground right in front of the bag.