how do you talk your DD out of pitching

[BearsDad]

My DD loves to pitch and loves to catch. she takes lessons for both. she does fine pitching, but she is a really good catcher.
I have talked to her a few times and she says she wants to do both. how would you handle this situation?
thanks

[Nicelag]

How old is she?

[PairOfAces]

Depending on her age, I would let her do both, in moderation. These two positions are the most likely to cause health issues from overuse, so you are rolling the dice twice. At some point, not sure when - maybe when it's time to move to 14s, she will have to choose one because it doesn't seem likely to do both at a competitive level.

It seems she prefers pitching, while you prefer catching, so I would definitely let her pitching a good effort. Otherwise she will resent not being given the opportunity.

[artomatic]

If your daughter is 12U or younger, I don't think you should discourage her from either right now if she likes both positions and is having fun.
As other posters have said, if your kid continues in the sport, there will come a time when it would be a good idea to choose one, but that will most likely work itself out one way or another.

For her to reach a high level in any sport, she has to have a desire to play.
Both pitching and catching require alot of side work to excel.
She would need her passion to put in the extra work,so I don't think you discourage her from doing something she likes, as that is what drives most players to get better.

But for now, let your kid have fun and learn to love the game.
Make sure she also get plenty of breaks and rest, because both pitching and catching can lead to overuse injuries.

JMHO of course...

[hit4power]

I agree that it will probably sort itself out over time. I wouldn't rush to force her to choose. For my DD, the 18G travel coach delivered the news when she tried out for the team she really wanted. He wanted her on the team, but not as a pitcher. From then on, she became one of many kids who pitched for her HS team and played elsewhere in TB.

[Buck]

It will work itself out. I wouldn't try to steer your daughter one way or the other. They grow and develop, and just because she is better at one position now does not mean that it will stay like that. Her passion and desire to play is the most important ingredient. That can't be taught.

[spencer]

My DD was in that same situation. I agree, 12U let her do what she wants with both--however if its 2nd year 12U and you are on a very competitive team, that may not work.

DD decided that she wants to catch in college, so we had the talk that she couldn't do both. Even some silly words ("who is going to catch for you if you are pitching") made her think.

Has turned into a stud catcher and loves the position/ very passionate about it. I like watching her catch better than pitch.

[BearsDad]

thanks for the input. she is second year 12u.

[ontheblack]

thanks for the input. she is second year 12u.

At 12u dont sweat it.

[bubbawps]

You don't leave her alone and let her decide when the time is right. Who do you think you are trying to control everything I bet that you always complain about the league you are in too