REDBIRD99

Sorry for the Duplicate :o Still trying to figure out this system. I was asking Eagle07 if he felt the same about 8-12 yr olds taking lessons?

[quote name="LumRaiderFan" post="1149348" timestamp="1324436047"] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=93312.msg1149013#msg1149013 date=1324398698] I've never really understood "select" at ages 6-12. Kids are still learning fundamentals of the game at this age and can learn it in league play, while they are still growing mentally and physically. IMO, "select", at least what I would consider the top teams (SunDevils, Houston Heat, Kyle Chapman, etc. ) , are suited better for the older players (14-18) who are trying to get a scholarship. I've seen many parents (who mean well ) spend alot of money and burn their kid out at an early age. Just my two cents. [/quote] This post is dead on...select at 13-14...you'll still have plenty of $350.00 bats to buy!  >:( ;D [/quote][quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=93312.msg1149348#msg1149348 date=1324436047] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=93312.msg1149013#msg1149013 date=1324398698] I've never really understood "select" at ages 6-12. Kids are still learning fundamentals of the game at this age and can learn it in league play, while they are still growing mentally and physically. IMO, "select", at least what I would consider the top teams (SunDevils, Houston Heat, Kyle Chapman, etc. ) , are suited better for the older players (14-18) who are trying to get a scholarship. I've seen many parents (who mean well ) spend alot of money and burn their kid out at an early age. Just my two cents. [/quote] This post is dead on...select at 13-14...you'll still have plenty of $350.00 bats to buy!  >:( ;D [/quote] Do U feel the same about 8-12 yr olds taking lessons?

Thx for the input! My son is the #9 or #10 player on our Select team and usually bats #10 but I love that he has to work hard to keep up. Does he have FUN? Yes. When he played league he was probably #2 or #3 and was the lead off batter. Did he have FUN? Yes. He decided on his own not to play league anymore. He loves the tourneys, competition level, traveling, hotels and everything else that goes with select and playing both was just to much for him. I dont feel like Select is ruining League I think its just gives kids another opportunity to play @ a different Level. I think its just a matter of preference. I think how some Define the word FUN is the reason why the majority of your top players leave league Ball. My definition of FUN is everytime you step on the field (practice or Game) you: always give 100%, never give up on a play, hustle on every play, be a great team mate, show great sportsmanship, stay focused on the game, always be competitive and most of all try to WIN! When players do this no matter win or lose then Kids, coaches, parents and fans will have FUN! FUN is not playing in the Dugout, running back to mommy and daddy for something from the concession, picking flowers, kicking dirt or caring less if you win or lose. In LL you are going to see more of the latter.

I here this all the time that Select is the reason League ball isnt as competitive or as fun to watch as it used to be. I'm refering to the 8-12 yr old level. I'm speaking of Regular season play for League not All-Stars. Just wanting to get some other opinions.