I think they should have kids play off the tee or do coach pitch until they are in Little League. We played tee ball until LL when I was younger, and when you do that the kids learn to field, run the bases, etc. because the ball is in play every at bat, as opposed to player pitch where most of the outs are strike outs. I am a big believer in learning the fundamentals, and that is one way to make sure it happens.
By the way Queen kid does have a good looking swing, no upper cut which is good to see.
I think they should have kids play off the tee or do coach pitch until they are in Little League. We played tee ball until LL when I was younger, and when you do that the kids learn to field, run the bases, etc. because the ball is in play every at bat, as opposed to player pitch where most of the outs are strike outs. I am a big believer in learning the fundamentals, and that is one way to make sure it happens.
By the way Queen kid does have a good looking swing, no upper cut which is good to see.
Thanks Cincy. Ours is LL but they have all different divisions: Tball Coach Pitch Minors (begining kid pitch 9-10) Majors (kid pitch 11-12) Juniors (this is 13 up but really fizzles out due to school and travel ball)
Our oldest is in Majors playing on the Yankees. He hasn't had a game yet due to rain. He is supposed to have one tomorrow but not looking good for that either.
Jacob (5) will be moving up to coach pitch next year. We did Tball because we weren't sure where his skill level was in the field. He had never hit off a tee until his practices because King just always pitched to him. He actually does better not using the tee.
I think they should have kids play off the tee or do coach pitch until they are in Little League. We played tee ball until LL when I was younger, and when you do that the kids learn to field, run the bases, etc. because the ball is in play every at bat, as opposed to player pitch where most of the outs are strike outs. I am a big believer in learning the fundamentals, and that is one way to make sure it happens.
By the way Queen kid does have a good looking swing, no upper cut which is good to see.
Thanks Cincy. Ours is LL but they have all different divisions: Tball Coach Pitch Minors (begining kid pitch 9-10) Majors (kid pitch 11-12) Juniors (this is 13 up but really fizzles out due to school and travel ball)
Our oldest is in Majors playing on the Yankees. He hasn't had a game yet due to rain. He is supposed to have one tomorrow but not looking good for that either.
Jacob (5) will be moving up to coach pitch next year. We did Tball because we weren't sure where his skill level was in the field. He had never hit off a tee until his practices because King just always pitched to him. He actually does better not using the tee.
Maybe I am getting old then, or I am just old fashioned! I do like the fact that they have coach pitch before they go to kids pitching right away, that is an important step to have in there. Kids do not learn how to play the game when the ball rarely gets put in to play.
I think they should have kids play off the tee or do coach pitch until they are in Little League. We played tee ball until LL when I was younger, and when you do that the kids learn to field, run the bases, etc. because the ball is in play every at bat, as opposed to player pitch where most of the outs are strike outs. I am a big believer in learning the fundamentals, and that is one way to make sure it happens.
By the way Queen kid does have a good looking swing, no upper cut which is good to see.
I was thrown into the fire. When I turned 8, I was put in Little League with up to 12 year olds. It was absurd. Of course I sucked but I actually think it ended up helping me in the end.
During the game while playing first base he won a wrestling match for the ball on the edge of the outfield grass bewtween first and second. Wish I would have gotten video of that.
During the game while playing first base he won a wrestling match for the ball on the edge of the outfield grass bewtween first and second. Wish I would have gotten video of that.
Sounds like a future multi-sport star at THE Ohio State University.
thanks very first tball game last night. Is Kevin playing?
