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[MENTION=2269]rdbass[/MENTION]

hopefully this works better, it just looks very put the bat in a position and dragged it around through the zone, also flatter than it should be

Since your using the tee swing. The bat is just following the rotation of the shoulders around and is released to the ball. The rear side just spins around with shoulders and bat. I picture the bat on a Merry-go-round that is 'flung off'. NO using of the hands but, to hold onto the bat.

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rdbass said:

Since your using the tee swing. The bat is just following the rotation of the shoulders around and is released to the ball. The rear side just spins around with shoulders and bat. I picture the bat on a Merry-go-round that is 'flung off'. NO using of the hands but, to hold onto the bat.

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This makes sense to me.

They need improvement, but I still don't hate the hands in the tee swing. IMO it seems like she is trying to keep a tight HPP and turn the barrel. That falls apart in the side toss swing. I think it's tough to see what is powering the swing in slow motion. If she learns to create some resistance in her swing I think it could be a semi quick process....

The barrel isn't getting launched early as it should be. Look and see where the bat blur is for the OP's DD and the model clips/MLBers. The hands just have to be in the right position to launch the barrel early and then they just simply hold onto the bat and enjoy a free ride (see Frazier's no-handed HR clip). IMO, the hand path issues being pointed out become moot if the barrel is launched early.

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Greenmonsters said:

The barrel isn't getting launched early as it should be. Look and see where the bat blur is for the OP's DD and the model clips/MLBers. The hands just have to be in the right position to launch the barrel early and then they just simply hold onto the bat and enjoy a free ride (see Frazier's no-handed HR clip). IMO, the hand path issues being pointed out become moot if the barrel is launched early.

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I agree with GM. I do see a handpath issue as well, but think it will work itself out if some things are tightened up upstream. There have been some lengthy discussions about "turning the barrel" over the years. And to me, what it comes down to is "when". This hitter is essentially "turning the barrel" but doing so late. As GM is suggesting, this action should occur much earlier during the launch sequence. A good thing to look at is how much movement the tip of the barrel makes before it is actually "turned". Take a look at this young hitter, and then compare it to Miggy or Bustos. Reduce some of that early barrel movement and it may help the rest of the process. IMO, this is exacerbated by some bat wrap during her load. I think if she kept the tip of the barrel higher during her load, it may help with the rest of it. Again, look at Bustos and Miggy and see where the tip of the barrel is when they finish their load. I do think this young hitter has very good bat speed, it just is coming too late.

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Thank you DJ for providing the still shots! Look at where the tip of the barrel is for the young hitter and compare it to where Lauren's is. Honestly, Lauren's gets around her even more than Miggy and Bustos. If you look at those two, they don't even get to Lauren's ending point.

Added: By the way, I also agree with DJ's analysis of the weight distribution. I prefer to load "into" the rear leg and not "over" or "on top of" the rear leg. Good luck!

Greenmonsters said:

The barrel isn't getting launched early as it should be. Look and see where the bat blur is for the OP's DD and the model clips/MLBers. The hands just have to be in the right position to launch the barrel early and then they just simply hold onto the bat and enjoy a free ride (see Frazier's no-handed HR clip). IMO, the hand path issues being pointed out become moot if the barrel is launched early.

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I went looking for that clip... sounds intriguing... can't find.... would you happen t have the link ??? Thx

This girl has made incredible progress in the past month. She used to cast, wrist roll, and had little to no resistance. She's still working hard to continue improving. FYI... While at a college camp today she ripped one to the left center fence! Congrats!!!

coach james said:

This girl has made incredible progress in the past month. She used to cast, wrist roll, and had little to no resistance. She's still working hard to continue improving. FYI... While at a college camp today she ripped one to the left center fence! Congrats!!!

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Went 3-4, everyone of them were ropes. Proud of her and the work she's put in