- Jan 24, 2011
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Hey guys , take a look at my DD swing and tell me what you see.
How does she do in games? Early? Late? Pop ups, slices?
Get her a tee and throw down something for a home plate. Or, pitch whiffles to her from the front. She is trying to guide that ball into the net. Watch her at 1:15, when she forgets to put the ball in the net and actually hits one. I think she has better mechanics than she is showing, on this video.
A drill I've had some success with for the hips I call a "check-swing" drill.
Have your DD take a good swing and hold her pose (freeze).
From that position have her bring her hands back to launch position while her hips remain where they are now.
This should resemble a checked swing.
Have her hit from this position.
The hits will not feel strong. Doesn't matter. We are working on the hips leading. She will feel muscles that she hasn't felt before. Mostly in the torso (abs) and in the rear calf.
Have her hit 10 pitches from this position as a set, continuously maintaining the hips in the finish position. IOW, hips forward, hands back. Exaggerate it. Feel like a pretzel.
You will see noticeable results after each set. IOW, so-so swing? Do a set. See a better swing.