Bowlers kick

[Stutz]

My DD's PC has been getting onto her about her "bowlers kick". PC wants her back foot to drive straight towards the plate. DD's natural move is more of a "bowlers kick" (back foot finishes behind her front leg).

When she focuses on it, she can do what PC ask. But, on the field, in the heat of the moment, she goes back to the dreaded "kick". Is this a huge deal or just a personal preference from her PC.

Thanks in advance for comments.

 

[quincy]

I do not think it is a big deal.

I call it a figure 4.

She just needs to be in position to defend herself.

 

[Stutz]

Thanks, Quincy.

 

[knightsb]

 

[KneeHighSocks]

^^^^ my DD finishes like this (the picture) and does fine. Her PC has mentioned it can become an issue if the foot being kicked out causes the hips to spin out then lead the shoulders as well. So far she hasn't had this but if her balls start to go wonky we know to look at what that foot is doing.

 

[knightsb]

My DD's PC has been getting onto her about her "bowlers kick". PC wants her back foot to drive straight towards the plate. DD's natural move is more of a "bowlers kick" (back foot finishes behind her front leg).

When she focuses on it, she can do what PC ask. But, on the field, in the heat of the moment, she goes back to the dreaded "kick". Is this a huge deal or just a personal preference from her PC.

Thanks in advance for comments.

I think the more important concept is the idea of driving the back kneee down the powerline, not driving the back foot "straight towards the plate".

 

[SoGASoftball]

^^^^ my DD finishes like this (the picture) and does fine. Her PC has mentioned it can become an issue if the foot being kicked out causes the hips to spin out then lead the shoulders as well. So far she hasn't had this but if her balls start to go wonky we know to look at what that foot is doing.

The foot is just attached to the leg which is attached to the hips. Does the PC like her brush cotact and hip action?

 

[Me_and_my_big_mouth]

The foot is just attached to the leg which is attached to the hips. Does the PC like her brush cotact and hip action?

Is it wrong that I read this to the Dem Bones song?

 

[coach james]

Don't mistake the figure 4 leg finish with a hips left completely open, butt pushed out, inside ankle bone foot drag, missed all brush and a weird donkey/bowlers kick finish. Obviously a very different thing here! Post a video of her to get a real analysis.

 

[SonicMojo]

3 o'clock block.