You would gain more velocity in young pitchers by focusing on results (a fast pitch, strikeouts, etc.) , and then posture, stride and balance over what you are doing every tick of the circle, a circle than happens naturally if you leave them alone about it. Thinking about each tick creates...
My DD being a pitcher we've been down this road a few times. Although none were direct hits as you mentioned, but close enough to realize this is a risk. Ray is absolutely right in his post. Here are some things we did. I like all the other overeactive parents ran out and bought a...
You can always point them towards the college games that are numerous this time of the yr. Also try to get them to explain to you how can they throw a breaking pitch using this style of finish
Are metal cleats allowed in 12U ASA?
Our team recently scrimmaged another 12U team, and a few people noticed that the catcher was wearing metal cleats. Is this allowed in 12U? Thanks.
My dd has been working to correct a weight to forward problem with some success for the drills mentioned in a previous thread. I have found that if she is looping her glove hand instead of bringing it straight forward, it usaully ends with her shoulders being closed at release.
We have now...
I got into a discussion with another coach last nite about whether third or short is the better player. I beleive that third gets the better player, since at least 50% of all hits are this way. I want an animal who would catch the ball in her teeth, no fear yet loads of respect for the position...
the "mental side"
I beleive this is the biggest issue any coach can face when it comes to teaching batting. I like the idea of swinging at everything they think they can hit, and to swing hard. My approach is similiar to what was said previously, as to having the coaches confidence whether its...
my dd caught the same thing
Its so funny to watch a game with my dd, we dont care whos playing..Only focus on the pitching, the mechanics and style.....
I cant
Being around coaching for many years, I cant count the number of times I have heard a player say "I can't" when learning a new skill. I have always had the same response to this remark, "I can't is like saying I won't try". Then I give then a little remark to help reinforce this. Instead...
wow 300-400 monthly
My dd played one yr. at 12u for 800.00 reg. fee plus another 250 for uniforms and equipment. All travel expenses were out of our own pockets. This included 3 of the 6 tournies where overnighters in a different state. Keep in mind that the team she played for was based an...
my take
I would have to agree more with rick pauly about building speed then fine tuning mechanics. I think a 12u moving up to 14u would never even give her defense a chance if she isnt at or above 50 mph.
My own dd is at 50 or very close to it. It has been a yr. since she was gunned at a...
i like the sounds of this drill. as my dd has a weight to far forward problem, we have being doing some other drills to help this problem. i am also going to try get my dd doing this one.
what a great website! alot of great free advice.
woohoo, back to the practice feild with my dd.
thanks for the help amy
amy,
we started doing the drills you mentioned earlier, we have be at them for about a week, 4-5 times. i am already seeing an improvement in her posture at release. we have made them a part of our warming up routine. definitely helped her with her balance which in turn...
once again i find out
through a few yrs. of being around pitchers/coaches i heard this so many times. snap, snap and more snap.
i have even begin to do these with my dd. who would've thought that the snap doesnt have that big of an impact on a FB. man i gotta get some books and do some real...
it feels good
why i ever started i couldnt tell you, but why i do it now is simple. our local LL is full of parents/coaches trying to prove to the community that they are the greatest. most times it is only so they can be in charge of what their own dd learns. i was chased out of LL for...
finches camps
last yr. my dd and i attened a j. finch camp in williamsport, pa. the memories my dd has from those 2 days will stay with her for a lifetime. got to meet jennie, vandergeest, lowe and others i cant remember. some of the drills they were teaching were everyday stuff, but just being...
thanks for the help
amy could you please give me more info on the drill you spoke about? i dont quite understand it fully...
slugger, i appreciate brutal honesty, that why i posted here...as for being happy and lazy, you must have read to much into my first post..as for happy, i am pleased with...
hi,
new to the forum, but found some great tips on all aspects of the game . my 12 dd has been pitching for almost 3 full yrs now, but we still have some control issues from time to time. she is 5 ft, 105 pds. she is pretty close to 50 mph. most of what she knows is what i have learned from...