The Power of Using Video When You Practice

[Ken Krause]

One of the tools I use the most when I give lessons is my iPhone. If I see a player making some sort of awkward or inefficient movement, out comes the ol’ phone and I immediately shoot a video I can show that player (and often her parent, guardian, team coach, etc.). Now, I can […]

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[Rolling Hard]

Thanks for the reminder. Video can also so be used to build confidence. Look how perfect you are at contact in this video.

 

[yougonnaeatthat]

Also works for getting better at coaching if you record yourself teaching, and see the reaction from the pupil.

 

[LEsoftballdad]

I need a new pitching coach for my daughter who will use video. Her existing trainer, while great, doesn't use it at all, and my daughter needs the visual to help her learn.

 

[Tatonka]

We wouldn't have been able to accomplish nearly as much without video (and some of the video analysis tools like OnForm that you mention). The devil is in the details as they say and when those details are on full display and indisputable it makes a difference....having a knowledgeable Coach helping you analyze what's right and wrong along the way is huge also and being able to look at the same clip (even when you may be 1000 miles away from each other) can be extremely productive and efficient.