Mark has practice or games about 2-3 times a week which we never miss.My question is this enough?Should we be bringing him to the batting cages or practicing with him too?Once in a while Mark will ask us to go throw the ball to him and we allways do but we never ask him if he wants to go out and play.I would really like to know what other parents do with thier small children that are in little league.
2007-07-30 09:11:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It was easier for me, I was in a softball league while mine was in little league, so we would go to the batting cagtes together.
Why not suggest the bating cages? It's good excercise, and a lot of fun as well.
Just remember, it's little league, not the minors, and he isn't trying out for MLB yet......:) so keep it fun
2007-07-30 09:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This year was my 6 & 7 yr olds first year in baseball. My husband was the assistant coach and is taking over the team this spring. The team practiced twice a week. My husband doesn't push any other practices on them unless they ask. There are some wks that we only do the team practice but there are other weeks we are at the field every day. My 7 yr old is the starting pitcher. He also plays 1st base and catches and was picked for the all star game. so he's a little more into the game. my 6 yr old is short stop.
I feel as long as the child isn't complaining about too much practice and wants to do it than why not let him. But I definately wouldn't push him and over do it.
2007-07-30 09:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's 8 years old, its plenty. If you want to go to batting cages once in a while as a family that's fine. However, this should be something fun, not practice.
When children start new things they need to have fun, otherwise they wont want to do it anymore. It sounds like he wants to play ball right now so going to the batting cages once a week and throwing around a ball every night is perfectly fine as long as he wants to do it.
I would make sure you are tuned into what your son wants and how he feels about baseball as opposed to what you think is he should or wants to do. It is easy for parents to push their kids to the point its not fun anymore.
2007-07-30 09:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he really seem interested in the game? How serious is he to the game? Play it by ear....he is still young. Also, be careful how you "push" him into being better at whatever it is he chooses to play in. Keep up the practice and games, but when you see that he has true potential, then you can start getting more involved in taking him to cages, playing catch, hitting grounders, & etc. You don't want to give him burn out. Many a child has started young and had great potential, but if they eat, breathe, and sleep the game, it will not be a happy memory but a bad one. You should know when to push and when to let it go... Good Luck!
2007-07-30 09:33:06 · answer #4 · answered by kymmy_kins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's 8. Don't over do it. If you push it too much he may just get tired of playing and not want to at all. My daughter had 2 games per week and at least 2 practices. He's getting enough. I would definately practice with him or take him to the cage if he asks.
2007-07-30 09:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by stacilynn26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two boys who have been playing for five years...They are both 9 and 10 years old....We have one practice during the week and three games a week... Sometimes they can play 2 games in a day....Even when they are not playing or practicing, they still insist to go to the cages and bat for awhile, sometimes I may even take them to a school yard or park and they practice there...When your children are driven and passionate about something you always enhace that and allow them to lead...I don't push them or force them to play or practice but, I do support their dreams....It's important...Their committments become mines....That's what being a MOTHER just is***
2007-07-30 09:19:12 · answer #6 · answered by Yvette D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen my three sons go through little league. Each kid had skills that were different levels. Two of my sons didn't require any extra curricular activity, since they had the natural gift of running, hitting, catching, even pitching skills. However, my other son lacked the flexibility and hitting skills. So I concentrated on the individual skills to improve the skills. Ask the coach if there is a skill that Mark can improve on. And go from there.
2007-08-03 08:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by maestra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time you spend with your kid whether baseball, scouts,
soccer or whatever is precious and once passed over can never be recovered.
My kids, and all the neighbor kids for that matter, remember the games in our yard and the coaching.
All the time you spend with him is valuable on many levels.
Just do not fall into the trap of pushing him into it. If he asks
do it. Occasionally suggest the cages and he will thank you for it.
80% of all youth sports participants quit organized sports around age 13. The ones who go on are the ones who have the dad's who play catch with them.
2007-07-30 09:22:55 · answer #8 · answered by sologuy@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say let him know you will do more with him if he likes. I would not push it on him though. Tell him we can go to the batting cages if you like, but don't make him go.
Ours is nine and in his fourth year of little league, he would practice every day if possible, each one is different.
2007-07-30 09:16:43 · answer #9 · answered by stonecolddonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on your child. If your child wants to get better then yes he needs to throw the ball around and get to the cages.
2007-07-30 09:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by Mike 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋