CTbballDad posted:I always like to throw in a little humor, when the kids are down. I would surely mention that his arm velo must really be improving, keep up the good work.
I would have the focus be 100% on your son, so it doesn't affect him emotionally or on the field. This may sound harsh, but the dad is a grown man. If he can't catch the ball from a 12 YO, he shouldn't be on the field.
Now's the time to protect your kid!!
I said basically this same thing to my 14 year old daughter who was lobbing throws from 3rd base.
I asked if she had a problem with her arm.
No she says...I don't think the first baseman can catch my throw.
Not your problem I say, make your throw....she'll catch it or it will hit her.
What if she gets hurt she asks.
I reply … if a freshman 1st baseman cannot catch a throw from third in her face...she shouldn't be playing.
My wife then says...don't listen to him … he's an animal.
I then say...enjoy the bench because the girl firing the ball from 3rd to first will be playing and you'll be watching.
My daughter then ponders the situation and says...I'm sick and tired or lobbing it...I'm going to cut it loose.
Another family crisis resolved by Father Knows Best.