Ironhorse- I see your point but believe me I have no agenda. I am just looking for thought process, that is all. Your point is well taken and observed.
Actually if you look at the original post I asked two questions, not separate. I now support the 6:00 mile because of the educated feedback I have received and I actually see value in that task. I do not like to see coaches put this requirement on kids to thin the herd, so to speak. If a kid cannot hit, pitch, field etc. Then cut them, but do not cut them just because they are slow in the mile. That makes more sense.