Very much agree. I commented above to start from a pre-loaded stance when hitting off the machine, but I think I should have posted it above the gif to make it more prominent. Seems a bit of a shame to start the little ones off on a machine. The pitches are probably more consistent than most coaches, but a bummer to time.
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Very much agree. I commented above to start from a pre-loaded stance when hitting off the machine, but I think I should have posted it above the gif to make it more prominent. Seems a bit of a shame to start the little ones off on a machine. The pitches are probably more consistent than most coaches, but a bummer to time.
I think you should shoot and post a video. The issue may totally be a swing mechanics issue and have nothing to do with vision, timing, and mental approach.
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^This. Without actually seeing the swing, we're all just guessing.
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Guys, remember that this girl is 7YO! Keep her mechanics simple and as she gets more reps, her timing of the ball will get better. On a side note: pitching machines should be banned from softball (and baseball) for that matter since they in no way replicate a real pitch thrown by a pitcher.
I shot a quick video last night night. I won't post it, as she's not my daughter, and I'm not putting someone else's kid on the interwebs....
She's got some bat drag going on, so i'll work on that, and if I zoom in, I'm pretty sure her eyes are closed.....
I'll get her hitting, if it's the last thing I do!
I see 18yr olds that have difficulty timing a machine. I'm not a huge advocate of machines and I prefer front toss. But when I do use one, I help correct timing by holding a ball in he chute with my left hand while going through a windmill rotation with my right. I then push the ball in at the correct moment. This helps give the girls a timing cue.
