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Post by Rodney L. Voumard on Jun 29, 2005 3:54:32 GMT -8
Thanks to all the FANS who came out to support the 9-10 Nat/South AS team on Tuesday night. What a thrill to watch these young baseball players. Just wish Nick could have had a little more GAS in the TANK, as he had a NO HITTER thru 4 innings, WALKS as always killed us.
On to Thursday............Go DEEP !!!!!!!!
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Post by Byrd on Jun 29, 2005 5:38:23 GMT -8
Mr V. Rolen will do fine bro. He was bringing the heat but got bit by the dreaded walk. Couple passed balls cost him a couple of runs. He will learn from this and only get better. It is also nice to see him swinging the bat the way he has. I wish him nothing but the best of luck.
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Post by Rodney L. Voumard on Jun 29, 2005 6:12:46 GMT -8
Thanks BYRD, it's that BULLDOG TRADITION "throw the HEAT"
It's a GREAT GAME..........
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Post by KEITH on Jun 29, 2005 11:54:16 GMT -8
Nick did a great job on the mound. I just think it is alot to ask a 10 year old to throw more than three innings. There were other things that could of helped out and you know what those are. Lets hope for the best tomorrow.
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Post by KEITH on Jun 29, 2005 12:05:48 GMT -8
Question for those who know more about baseball than myself. How many inning should you pitch a 10 year old? The way I see it is that they only pitch maybe 3-6 inning during thre regular season if they are lucky. Then you want them to go 6 innings when it comes to all stars. I do not find this fair or real encouraging to the pitcher. A good example was last night Nick through a good gamefor 3 innings, his confidence is up and feeling great about what he just did. I think you should tell him great job and bring someone else in. I'm sure if you ask the pitcher is he ok to go back out there he will say yes, but at this age is it good for them to go threw more pitches. your ideas.
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Post by Rodney L. Voumard on Jun 29, 2005 12:39:55 GMT -8
Keith, You have a very VALID QUESTION, and a good example is what we saw last in last nights GAME with NICK. He is as strong of as KID ( in 10 year old ) as you will find, and has been working with BYB and throwing every day at home.and during the regular season a 10 year old is LUCKY if he gets to PITCH ONE INNING , 6 would be unheard of, now we move to the AS and ask that they throw 6 stung ?? I believe that at 10 years OLD , 3 innings is ENOUGH
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Post by Chris on Jun 29, 2005 15:45:22 GMT -8
I think pitch count is much more important than innings pitched. Here is just one of many articles you'll find on a net search. 60-75 pitches seems to be what I most often read. I think the occasional all star game where you might go as high as 90 shouldn't hurt but I'd stick to 60-75 during the season. www.g-ksports.com/pitching-limits.htm
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Post by Mark on Jun 29, 2005 17:01:27 GMT -8
I think pitch count is much more important than innings pitched. pitch count is the best way to go. only thing is when you have minimum rest requirements you (1 game and 3 days??) you want to go as far as possible. if you have a pitcher that consistantly throws strikes going the whole game in under 80 pitches is possible. you want to try and get 5 innings out of your pitcher so another guy can come in and throw 1 and not need any rest. most AS teams have 2 go to guys and to have to use both of them in one game can make for an early exit. hopefully this will give you guys something to think about if you have younger kids that might one day pitch. when they are 9 and 10 regular practice is a great time to have them throw bullpen sessions (every 3 days start at 20 pitches work it up to 60) to get their endurance up and have it up and ready for when the AS season begins
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Post by Chris on Jun 29, 2005 20:32:20 GMT -8
In our game against American the other night their young pitcher threw 75 pitches through 5 1/3. If a kid is efficient and doesn't go deep in the count on every batter I don't think 6 is out of the question. I agree with Mc. The kids should be throwing on their own to get in shape. You need at least 5 from your "go to guys" in order to best utilize your pitching through out the tourney.
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Post by Mark on Jun 29, 2005 22:56:36 GMT -8
in tournaments where we play i keep the kids to a pitch count of about 40 in one game or 100 total over the three days of the tourny.
but if it is the championship game or our last game i will let them go as far as they can so long as they are still throwing well and havent passed the 100 pitch mark
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Post by Chris on Jun 29, 2005 23:00:12 GMT -8
More coaches should be as concerned for their kids, Good Job!
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Post by Mark on Jun 29, 2005 23:37:55 GMT -8
^^ well it helps alote when a coach has 8 quality pitchers. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Rodney L. Voumard on Jun 30, 2005 3:55:32 GMT -8
Thanks for the posts GUYS....One issue with the 9/10 kids is as they play their FRESHMAN YEAR in LL Majors they are not given the oppurtinuty to pitch much IF ANY. You can build up arm strength at home, but real game experance can only come one way, Any one playing on a TRAVEL TEAM has a great advantage in game experance.
It's great to know that some coaches are WATCHING the pitch count.
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Post by Mark on Jun 30, 2005 9:47:42 GMT -8
also at practices when you do game simulations, have the younger kids stand in as the pitchers. not only will you have the fielders thinking what needs to be done you also have the young pitchers trying to get the outs by working on locating their pitches
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Post by Chris on Jun 30, 2005 13:35:44 GMT -8
Rodney - Keith
Tell the boys good luck tonight. I have some pics I'll be emailing you as soon as I get the chance.
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