How fast is fast in 12U???

[DonnieS]

>> My dd consistently threw 49-52 at USFA 10UB nationals last week. We are looking forward to 12 U! <<

Thats where my kid was at that age. She is 14 now, she does fine, yours will too. Consistent practice.

[21sDAD]

Keep it in perspective..........throwing hard didn't get Monica Abbott her national title. IMHO not that it matters, a combination of both velocity and ball movement is the key to sucess.

[DonnieS]

>> of both velocity and ball movement is the key to sucess <<

21's dad, dont you think placement is as important or is important as well.

[3Bsnag]

Age Average Pitching Speed Top Pitching Speed
10u 37-41 MPH 43-46 MPH
12u 44-47 MPH 50-53 MPH
14u 46-49 MPH 52-55 MPH
16u 50-53 MPH 54-57 MPH
18u 53-56 MPH 58-61 MPH
College 59-64 MPH 65-72 MPH

I've seen this before and think this is crazy for A ball. Although these pitchers would have our girls on their toes the first go around, they would get seriously injured on the 2nd time.

MG, there's always the super fast exception, but sounds like she's at what we see too.

[K'SDAD]

>> of both velocity and ball movement is the key to sucess <<

21's dad, dont you think placement is as important or is important as well.

My dd consistently throws over the backstop how is that for placement?

[DonnieS]

>> over the backstop how is that for placement? <<

K's dad, dont you recognize a rise ball when you see one?

[Clean_up]

Hope this helps

Age Average Pitching Speed Top Pitching Speed
10u 37-41 MPH 43-46 MPH
12u 44-47 MPH 50-53 MPH
14u 46-49 MPH 52-55 MPH
16u 50-53 MPH 54-57 MPH
18u 53-56 MPH 58-61 MPH
College 59-64 MPH 65-72 MPH

Seriously, 12U in A ball are all over the place. The good pitchers IMO are throwing in the 51-55 mph range WITH movement and a good change-up/off-speed. We have not seen any pitchers yet this season throwing much harder, but I'm sure there are a few out there...

[KnowItAllCoach]

I would say.... mid 50 but it is not the speed that matter it is the movment

[soreshins]

Last year at 12U Nationals in Roseville the fastest pitchers I saw were throwing between 58 and 61 mph. Most were throwing in the mid 50s. I did not see anyone clocked at 64.

[sbfan]

12u b girls are throwing 45-low 50's with really one pitch "fastball."

12u A girls are throwing 50-55 on AVG with several pitches. I am sure there are a few throwing harder then 55 but not many and i bet most have been playing up in 14u A until qualifying time.