quote:Originally posted by Used to Hit 300:
But, as a parent, it becomes hoping, praying and cringing every time he stepped on the mound for a couple of innings at times when he didn't need to be out there.
To me, HS Spring, HS Summer playoffs and playing/pitching in front of coaches/scouts is one thing, and pitching in a situation that doesn't matter is another. Why run the risk?
This is meant very respectfully, so I hope it doesn't come out wrong...but the point, is to play. Teaching timidity, which has come up twice now in the last week, is counter productive, not only to sport, but to the development of a person.
What is the risk? That you won't be able to play the game. Sounds like a catch 22. If you play the game, you risk not being able to play the game, but not playing the game means you're not playing the game you don't want to risk playing.