10U daughter hits herself when she swings the bat

[Dad23]

Hello,

This is my first post. Just a little background. I have a daughter playing 10U. She started a little late in 8U. When she swings the bat, she allows the bat to come all the way around and hit her in the right shoulder. She already has a issue with getting frustrated very easy and when she misses, hitting herself only adds fuel to the fire. Me personnally, if I did something to hurt myself, I would not do it again, but she keeps doing this. Has anyone seen this? I am working on her arm strength, but she is already very strong. I am also just trying to keep it simple by having her just swing the bat and not allow it to some so far around that it hits her in the shoulder. Any advice is welcome, thanks!

Chuck

 

[WB Coach]

Welcome!

Post a video of your girl's swing. Many suggestions will follow.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

We used to actually teach that follow through. I think that many people still do. If she is hitting herself in the left shoulder, I have never seen it hard enough to hurt. I second the video suggestion. You don't need to show her face.

 

[WB Coach]

Amy, that comma still bugs me!

 

[softballphreak]

From Model Swings, FFS, post 502:

 

[Cat5]

Is her bat too big?