- Aug 2, 2011
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I am a youth rec. coach and the only thing I ever hear from the parents in the stands and other coaches is "get your back elbow up" when they miss a ball. I mean, the elbow shouldn't be tucked in to the side, but it also shouldn't be pointed toward the sky. I am convinced this is just what everyone says because they don't have a clue why the player misses the ball or what constitutes a good swing. The other one I hear over and over is keep your swing level. How do you hit a low pitch then? The swing should be on some kind of even plane, but the kids don't even know what this means from what I can tell. It is also amazing how little supposed coaches know about teaching a proper swing. Is this anyone else's experience? The only way you get any respect from some of the parents is if you win. I have been winning, but next year I am just going to send out an email saying stop yelling from the stands about the back elbow and the level swing. Thanks for listening, I feel better. ahhh