Thread: No pull!

Dd (rh batter) can't hit left field anymore. I hate to complain too much that she goes opposite field. She started this season (12u) with 3 bombs over left field fence. In the last month everything hit is cf, the cf/rf gap, and rf. She hit front toss today about 100 balls, good hits, a few bouncin the fence, her scatter patern was about 60 cf to gap, 20 rf, and 20 various. Also interesting are most of her ground balls are in the ss area. So to lf on the ground, but can't line to left. She tried hitting to left, even side toss out in front of her, and she couldn't get even 1 to cf/lf gap. Any ideas?

I wish my DD had that problem of hitting bombs to any fence.lol.Maybe go back to the tee.Reverse the tee to face the back of a backstop-cage.Use the measurements that Hitter (H.C.) and straightleg use for their hitting station.This may help you see why your DD isn't pulling the ball.You and her can make adjustments depending on the results of the swing.Untill then you will have to "suffer'' with the balls that hit the right cf and rf fence.I kidd of course.

DD does the same thing, I think she is afraid to strike out or swing at bad pitches. Her hard hits are to the opposite field. In practice she will hit it anywhere you want but come game time she always seems to be a split second late in her swing. (Hope I am not hijacking your thread)

Inside pitch need to hit early,out front and quick.I replied earlier on this.Need to hit off a tee to the back of a marked off cage or hitting area.By the result of the swing you can see if adjustments need to be done.For down the middle pitch tee set up about 4'' in front of plate or where front stride foot lands.Move tee for inside pitch location and outside location.I like a tee,because it's hard to pitch a ball watch a swing and then watch the hit ball all at the same time.

Originally Posted by rdbass

Inside pitch need to hit early,out front and quick.I replied earlier on this.Need to hit off a tee to the back of a marked off cage or hitting area.By the result of the swing you can see if adjustments need to be done.For down the middle pitch tee set up about 4'' in front of plate or where front stride foot lands.Move tee for inside pitch location and outside location.I like a tee,because it's hard to pitch a ball watch a swing and then watch the hit ball all at the same time.

Not sure you are replying to me, but my dd it is not timing. I tried side tossing out in front (same as early hitting). I just need to get video. Also be carefull hitting into the backstop, that is why some backstop fences are bent in at the bottom where they will injure catchers. It will get you a free pass to the parking lot at most complexes.

Redhotcoach,
That was for coachyoyo.You will be surprised what video will show for better or worse.Untill you see video of the swing these are all just guesses.

Originally Posted by rdbass

Inside pitch need to hit early,out front and quick.I replied earlier on this.Need to hit off a tee to the back of a marked off cage or hitting area.

rd - is there a thread with this drill explaining the details? or how do you mark off the net - 3 different fields? Appreciate the advice!!