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Published: August 28, 2008
Little Jericho's fastball has parents trembling
Disbanding team is no solution for 9-year-old's zingers
Disbanding team is no solution for 9-year-old's zingers
The opposing pitcher is 9 years old, and he's throwing so hard it's scaring the parents.
Through the chain-link backstop, you spot your own 9-year-old standing in the on-deck circle. Your child is nervous and looking for parental guidance before stepping to the plate.
At this point, there are several things a parent could say:
"Choke up on the bat.”
"Step back in the box.”
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