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Originally posted by Rachel
I helped out at a U12 B tournament today. The rules were:
Bat the bench (not a problem)
4 oufielders(10 on the field)
No stealing ever.
Can't go to first on a d3k.
Does it do the kids a disservice to dummy it down like this?
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IMO, yes. I don't have a problem with the bat the bench rule, or the usual accompanying unlimited defensive substitution rule. I don't even think I have a problem with 10 outfielders, although it probably results in more fly balls dropping between two fielders who are both afraid to call it instead of more catches.
The no stealing and no D3K are an extreme version of the 10U rules, and only hold these kids back, IMO.
After all, the 10U rules are set up to teach the catchers and infielders how to handle trying to throw down on a steal without making them pay too high a price. If you don't allow stealing at all, where's the learning?