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    Hitters 8u and 10u taught to swing down on ball?

    Opinions on any experience with 8u and 10u hitters being taught to swing down....hit ball into ground......?
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    8U and 10U pitcher warm-up finishing what time before game start?

    Interested in opinions and or resources that deal with when the starting 8u and 10u pitcher should complete her warm-up compared to the game start?
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    6-12 year old number one hitting correction needed?

    Any comment on 6,8,10 yr. old as to older?
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    6-12 year old number one hitting correction needed?

    What have you seen as the number one hitting correction needed? This would include any element from setting up in the box to completing the swing.
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    Three most important parts of the pitching motion

    I would like to read the article could you resend....tried copy and enlarge but won't stay readable...thanks
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    Three most important parts of the pitching motion

    What if you only had 3 pitching mechanics to teach, what 3 would you choose? SLUGGERS: This is a real interesting question...so, I've hijacked it. Anyway, what are the three most important parts of the pitching motion? Don't cheat--Rotation123 asked for THREE (not 4 or 5). Thanks...Ray
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    Snap Back at release 7 to10 year old pitchers

    Thanks for info....overhand expl. is helpful.....where I am located it is used by most ot the "rec. ball" pitchers who being getting input from other pitchers or well meaning coaches. I am currently working with a number of pitchers who are having varing degrees of difficulty stopping the...
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    Snap Back at release 7 to10 year old pitchers

    Thanks for input. I use the back knee approach also...with the young pitcher creating an L at finish...your low five is a good addition for me. The snap back in my area is present in 90% of the beginning pitchers.
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    Snap Back at release 7 to10 year old pitchers

    Pitchers releases ball and immediately "snaps" her hand back to finish her pitch.
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    Snap Back at release 7 to10 year old pitchers

    Anyone coaching pitchers 7 to 10 years old, finding many pitchers have been using a snap back release to create their pitch. Looking for comments or opinions. Of course at this age this is the fast ball pitch.

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