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    head position

    I have a kid who's head is tilted down in his stance and as he loads. I think this is causing him to not see the ball well (although he is getting both eyes on ball). How important is it to have a level head for better vision?
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    does IR produce a bullet spin

    Sometimes when DD is pitching the ball spins toward the catchers right. R handed pitcher. Can IR naturally produce a bullet spin?
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    12 o'clock

    At 12 o'clock cocked wrist or cupped? Facing 3rd or home?
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    Cues that work when explained

    We have been discussing Cues that do not work or that work but need explanation. What cues are the most solid, especially would like to hear more about show your back pocket then show your front. Or any other cues that simplify the sequence of the load/coil stretch.
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    IR

    If I got this correct the circle goes like this. As it comes up (after back swing) the ball is facing 1st until 12 then its facing catcher with arm in a c shape, then it turns toward 3b at about 1 then is pulled down facing the sky with the elbow leading the way until the elbow, wrist ,and...
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    A list of mechanics that everyone agrees on

    There seems to be disagreement on some aspects of what the perfect swing is. But there is also a lot of things everyone agrees on. Please list what you think is solid mechanics that most experts agree on as this could help many new coaches to get kids on the right track. Thanks Eric
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    Injury prevention pitch right hit left?

    I know that when you stride thousands of times a year it probabally affects your acl, and when you hit if you hit the same side you pitch (right or left) you are striding thousands more times a year on the same leg. Would it be better to switch to opposing side (hit lefty/pitch righty, etc) to...
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    Hands go back or stay put

    After reviewing several swing clips I observed that some elite hitters move their hands back while they stride and others just leave them in the same spot. Which is better? Why?
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    show it then throw it

    with my main goal being injury prevention. could someone explain the proper way to teach show it then throw it. does this mean as the arm/ball comes up the circle that the ball should face the catcher and thumb face 1b for a righty pitcher? then as the ball/arm circle reaches 12 the ball...
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    Mechanics lookn good! What next? Peel or Change

    My 9 yr old has put in a lot of work over the last yr. We bought Hillhouse's video and watched online clinic. Everythings lookn good, stride and circle straight. Using gravity to finish. good finish. Stayn open (most of time) until release. starting to get good rotation on ball, popin the glove...
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    Does Bunting help with girls being afraid of the ball?

    Iv'e got a new girl (never playd) who is straighting up at the waist,knees and arms coming untilted and unconnected IMO because shes trying to create space because she's a bit gun shy. Do you think bunting and catching will help her with her hitting? Im also going to do t work focusing on...
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    leap n drag or step

    What is the best way to start out a young pitcher? leap and drag or step?
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    lean back at realease or not?

    Theres been a debate about whether pitcher should lean back at realease or not. or be moving forward. What do you think? Thanks Eric
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    Bat angle complaint from parent

    I was doing an assisted matrix drill and putting bat into a good position by having them angle bat at a 45 degree angle across the pony tail hole with knob pointed towards catcher (wrist cocked) and the parent stoped me and said that he wanted her bat to start out on plane and to point the...
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    Workn with boys t-ball????

    This is a question about boys t-boy. My son swings great, gets in a very good position, but is too young to properly do knee cock with a negative move, what he does is transfers his wt back then strides forward as hes swinging in a very exaggerated move. Ive got him to tone it down a bit. My...
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    REC League Doesnt have to be boring

    Unfortunately, some of the rules in some of but not all of the rec leagues cause kids to quit playn ball in my opinion. We have a rec league that stops base running as soon as infielder has control of the ball. no lead offs. no advance on overthrow, etc. The offense and the defense are not...
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    New pitcher changes form during game

    DD has good form in practice, shes only pitched 4 innings total in games. Does great in practice. Slows everything down and tries to guide. Gave her same cues as in practice. Any suggestions?
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    Weight is too far back

    Some of our hitters (8-9 yr olds) seem to be getting their wt too far back when loaded. I have no video. but a couple of them are well over the inside edge of their back foot. Any suggestions to fix this? Thanks Eric
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    up slow down fast

    My dd is just learning pitching and Im having her push herself up and out slowly into the k and then coming down fast with a good elbow, wrist, finger snap. Is this good instruction. Thanks Eric
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    Hosting a coaches clinic

    Any body with any experience in attending or hosting a coaches clinic have any ideas as to how to run it/break it up/and make it run smoothly would appreciate. How long should it last, how many instructors, etc. Thanks

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