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Kids don't need to play organized ball until they reach 9YO & player pitch.

Prior to that, for the most part they really can't play the game. Their bodies haven't grown enough or gained enough strength. And any injuries may be more severe because of this.

And they pick up too many bad habits that are hard to break when they get older.

And when they do get boinked with a ball, as will happen occasionally to any ballplayer no matter how well trained, they are often too young to handle it. Thus ending up with a fear of the ball that is difficult, sometimes impossible, to master.

Organized sports for kids less than 9YO are more for the parents than the kids.

Turn them loose in the backyard with a plastic bat and wiffle ball. Let them make up their own rules. Let them start when they want, quit when they want. Let them chase the neighbor's cat with the bat if they want.
Last edited by Texan
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