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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For girls being short is not a big issue in all but a very few sports.

Starting at 11 - middle school - is okay for all but a few sports, and not impossible in any sport.  She would need serious training/practice to catch up in sports like soccer and gymnastics.  But, it could be done.

Going into high school:

Track/X-country are obvious choices.  Being taller is an advantage in running but not so big that short kids are easily outclassed.

Volleyball is for tall kids but - the Libero position is made for short girls.

Softball is really just getting started at 11.  Again some individual coaching and she could be fine.

Basketball obviously has guard positions which depend on speed and ball skills.

Look at where she will go to high school and the sports they offer.  Chose a couple and get moving.

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I would not say softball is just getting started at 11, but an athletic girl can pick it up quickly. She isn't going to be a first baseman or a pitcher but height does not really matter for any other position. Your comment that she is "very strategic and a multitasker" would make her a good fit -- it is a highly mental game![/quote]

This also depends on the high school in their area, some high schools field teams almost entirely of travel players, some are no cut. In any case, short players have an advantage because they have a small strike zone.
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