swells9232 wrote:This is a much bigger problem than wrist bands. The fact that a 10U parent says their DD has 5 pitches is the main problem. At the college level you don't see pitchers with command of 5 pitches. Most pitchers are known for "their pitch" be it a drop ball pitcher, rise pitcher, etc... and supplement with other pitches. But kids are being taught at a much younger age that in order to be looked at they have to command too many pitches. This is unrealistic and is probably being fueled by the pitching coaches that are being pressured by that DD parent who thinks little DD has to have 5 pitches. If pitching coach doesn't teach the 5 (or so) pitches, then DD parent finds someone who will.
Wrist bands have a place in softball, IMHO, I think they are very effective on offense. Wrist bands are not the problem, just a tool, but are used on defense ineffectively and unrealistically.
C77fastpitch wrote:Sam- Whats wrong with a 10u pitcher learning 5 pitches? Well, I guess that statement speaks for itself!! Would I teach a fourth grader math and English alone, no, Why not- Artistic Strategies to get Progressive Revenue. The wrist bands help 10u teams set up defensive strategies? Wow! You must know some real softball savvy 10u players. Very interesting comments, thanks.
Chin Music wrote:Or coaches have become more creative