Quote Originally Posted by Anonymous View Post
In reality, and this kind of goes along with the playing in the yard tip, travel ball isn't necessarily the answer. If you must travel to allow your kid to play year around, then sure. But really the repetition and year around practice is where the development comes from, not so much the game experience. As stated, not all that many reps actually take place in a game.
Very true...but instinct and "feel" for the game do take place only in live game situations. There have been a lot of kids that lack those two intangibles that can't max out because of it. But you're right about reps in regards to physical tool development...just don't over do it.