Sam wrote:Ask her what she wants to do.......she's 10 for Christ's sake. What is the insanity that makes people turn a relatively fun game into life or death decisions about what side of the plate to hit from......and having to consider what a coach would think. If she is playing 10u TB, you are already hurting her. If she lasts long enough to play 16u or 18u, her body is likely to be a wreck from all of the games.
If she isn't playing TB, good for you. Keep her in rec until she is an older 12u player.
Don't sweat the small stuff and enjoy watching your little girl having fun while you can. These years disappear before you know it.
She always asks about hitting on the left and slapping. She watches her younger sister and wants to try. We don't do TB, we think that is too much at this age. They have both subbed for a tourney here and there but it was mainly for the experience and to get a taste of select ball.
Her biggest habitat is dipping her bat because she powers through her swing with her right hand. It has been a consistent issue with her. I think if her right hand wants to do all the work maybe switching will work in her favor. I really just want her to have fun and enjoy it, she is very good and has potential to be better, plus her attitude makes her even better.
Thank you for the info.