- Dec 12, 2020
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The HR fence was for fun, and to have an attainable goal that required effort. I do regret using a tee with it...I still believe upside down is fear based and not allowing herself to get vulnerable. We always have had a goal of hitting through the second baseman. I'm no expert though, that's why I'm here.the Upside down shoulders is intent based imo with this young hitter. And the big leg kick. Her father put up a fence and gave her a new goal of HRs. So now she is swinging for HRs. You can see the differences before and after.
I always thought hitting line drives was the most skilled outcome. As well as an unselfish team approach. So thats what should be preached. Hit it through the fence. Not over it.
Each week the fear eases a bit, and she has doubled two weeks in a row now, with some solid barrels. Last evening (video attached) she actually made contact "out front" though she still stalled on her "move out." Started to though! Then cocked her rear knee towards the catcher instead of letting it ride forward.
Then, as the norm, she opened and slotted early, but did so with somewhat active hands so her hands didn't fall behind.
Either way, she feels she set a new bar. She was excited.
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