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One more for the keep it fun part. Nothing worse for kids than an organized practice that leaves the majority standing around while one kid takes batting practice.
This year our league has begun counting pitches limiting the number according to age. 75 for 9-10, 85 for 11-12. I spend my time in the scorers box at most games my son participates in. One of my duties is counting pitches. A few weeks ago the best pitcher in the league pitched against our team and struck out 15 batters in a 6 inning game. This was fun to watch but I was amazed to see that he threw 84 pitches. It pains me to think of how many pitches these kids threw in the past when they were limited by innings not pitches.
Fundamentals, catching, throwing, and a good swing. There are those with obvious talent and instinct but there are also those who overcome this with fundamentals. The best at young ages are often caught and passed by those that have to try harder.
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Kevin
'79 Coupe
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