When you are timing kids from home to first (not necessarily for slappers), do you have them start in a sprinters stance behind home plate, or do you actually start the watch at contact of the ball.
I'm just wondering what is the right way to measure this speed.
When you are timing kids from home to first (not necessarily for slappers), do you have them start in a sprinters stance behind home plate, or do you actually start the watch at contact of the ball.
I'm just wondering what is the right way to measure this speed.
Thanks for the comments.My DD is wanting to play D1 and I'm just looking at where she stays right now.She has the speed but has only been slapping for a year.She is also working on hitting away to help make the defense play her honest.It is truly a work in progress going from right to left.
My DD took up slapping at 14, because of her speed. It took 2 years to get really proficient. She can really place the ball well, and so it is hard to defend against her. It takes patience, like anything, and a good coach who actually knows what they are doing. Lots of girls try it but many get frustrated and quit. A coach who has seen a few people do it is NOT sufficient.