It honestly just depends on the player. I would say make sure their basic fundamentals are down and once they start to understand how their body can move, you can introduce it. 6-10 may be too early. I usually start around 11 or 12 and I make sure they know when to use backhand, when to get infront and when to get around. The why is important!

@@MegRemSoftball thank you! I agree, “why” is just as important as “what,” or “how.” I try to explain “why” in different ways in hopes that it will click for them. Your teaching style is exactly how I like to teach. Direct and to the point, and you touch on subjects I haven’t seen before. My daughter had coaches when she played that never really said “why,” just “what” and “how.” I think that is a mistake. I will give it a try this fall and see who “gets it.” I have a lot of new players, so we focus on basics for now, but your channel has given me plenty of new ideas to work with. Thanks!

@@rumblehat4357 Add in some baserunners when hitting them some balls and they will see what they have time for and what they don't. It will give them a better understanding on "why" they would need to backhand or "why" they need to get infront.