by artomatic » Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:44 am
The team that wins will defintely maybe have these things going for them:
-go into nationals relatively healthy, at least in their key positions.
-team has conditioned and can stay strong playing multiple games each day, especially from Friday on.
-have at least 2 good pitchers that can each throw 2-3 games in a day, and can come in late in any situation and have success. at some point all teams will need a pitcher to come in and get the team out of a jam late in a game. the rest of the team must have faith in these pitchers.
-a decent draw, where you aren't playing strong team after strong team, at least not until the quarters.
-will stay healthy through the tournament.
-team goals and parental support. i've seen teams with individuals win, but the team that can play together, know their roles without showing jealousy, and support each other, overcomes a team with a lot of individual great players that don't play together.
-a coaching staff that can keep the team focused. nationals are where petty jealousy, arguments, extreme heat, etc can take a team's focus away from their goals.
good luck to everyone, and take time to stop, breathe, and look around a little when you are there.
Deserve's got nothin' to do with it.
