Getting them to swing?

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Jan 27, 2010
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DD's old team went through the not swinging to swinging at anything to avoid the coach yelling about looking. I went back to fundamentals, lots of T work at varying locations and heights, front toss and taking reps in the 65mph cage to slow the appearance of 50-55 (she's 13 not 10 for those who would think I was cruel). Now she expects to hit and does, going a legitiment 8-9 Saturday. I think it helps that she catches and knows what to expect from the various pitches. Also, I noticed I have to constantly re-enforce good mechanics.

I liked the Sue E talk. DD did too.
 

marriard

Not lost - just no idea where I am
Oct 2, 2011
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Now we finally have enough quality pitching to do proper live pitching at practice (and still let the pitchers get some batting time as well) it has changed everything. Nothing like standing in against live pitching against players your own age to get a lot of at bats in.
 

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