Our daughter had been playing since she was six, both league ball and travel ball. She had just finished her freshman season, which had been very stressful, as the only pitcher and all district games scheduled as double headers. We were beginning to talk about travel ball for that summer and she was not interested at all. In fact, she ask if she had to play. After getting over the shock, we told her that she didn't have to. She contined to work and take pitching lessons but didn't play that summer. She came back and played high school, travel and now is playing college ball. I really believe if we had forced her to play that summer, she would have never been able to accomplish the things she has. She was tired and needed the summer off. Sometimes as parents, it is best if we listen to what they are saying instead of continuing with our agenda.