- Oct 2, 2017
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What are some things to consider, when trying different stances. How does it effect upstream stream actions?
The stance makes absolutely no difference, except the 1) rear foot should be pointed at the plate, not backwards, and #2 certain hand grips, if maintained through to toe touch can screw things up.
Having said that, some positions make it harder (but not impossible) to achieve the correct position at toe touch - which is when the swing actually begins.
Ex#1, it is harder to coil inward if your stance is too wide. Plus it's difficult to have both knees slightly bent at toe touch.
Ex#2, it seems hard for most to hold your hands over your head, then pull the back elbow back
Ex#3, if you start with the back elbow at the hip, most kids never pull the elbow back
I can make all of those examples actually work. Most kids don't.
The stance makes absolutely no difference, except the 1) rear foot should be pointed at the plate, not backwards, and #2 certain hand grips, if maintained through to toe touch can screw things up.
Having said that, some positions make it harder (but not impossible) to achieve the correct position at toe touch - which is when the swing actually begins.
Ex#1, it is harder to coil inward if your stance is too wide. Plus it's difficult to have both knees slightly bent at toe touch.
Ex#2, it seems hard for most to hold your hands over your head, then pull the back elbow back
Ex#3, if you start with the back elbow at the hip, most kids never pull the elbow back
I can make all of those examples actually work. Most kids don't.
Stance in style until it impedes the hitter from getting to a good launch position on time.. can your hitter get here on time?
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If they can.. who cares what their stance is
JMHO
My daughter uses it, and its not exactly lending itself to the goals trying to achieve. At least not at her age as of yet.The super open stance that seems very popular CAN negatively affect players if they don't understand the need to coil into the back hip.