First2Third
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It seems at all levels I have seen pitching machines used at tryouts to evaluate hitting. Occasionally there is live pitching from kids or coaches, but that seems more rare. My question is, for each level (10u, 12u, etc.), what speed should folks expect the pitching machines to be set at when they go to tryouts?
There will certainly be some variation based on the expected quality/level of competition of the team, or based on the number of open spots, but I'd like to zero in on a general range for each age group. I'd definitely like to see some responses from coaches and others organizing upcoming tryouts. My guess would be somewhere in this range:
10u: 40-44
12u: 46-50
14u: 48-52
16u: 52-56
18u: 55-60
What do you use?
There will certainly be some variation based on the expected quality/level of competition of the team, or based on the number of open spots, but I'd like to zero in on a general range for each age group. I'd definitely like to see some responses from coaches and others organizing upcoming tryouts. My guess would be somewhere in this range:
10u: 40-44
12u: 46-50
14u: 48-52
16u: 52-56
18u: 55-60
What do you use?