13yo Maddie

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May 24, 2013
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EricF is spot on. The front shoulder action is in response to the core. Very important you don't try to start the barrel by directly using the shoulders .... something I see a lot of JV and young players do. They have a sense that the lead-shoulder pulls ... and they are actually somewhat correct ... just that they go after this directly rather than indirectly.

Agreed. This has been an issue with Maddie at times, as well as other young hitters I have worked with.
 
May 3, 2014
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start the barrel with your hands. learn to do this.

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The rear scap provides the platform. the front scap is free to be acted upon.

Different handset but barrel turn with the hands

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May 3, 2014
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You are sorely mistaken if you think any of these hitters are bending their spine. And if you agree they are not bending their spine then the tilt has to be at the hip.
 

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