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Apr 20, 2018
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I have no problem with someone charging for a lesson and I have no problem with someone who doesn't charge. If parents are willing and able to pay, why not? I believe if the parents are paying they are basically saying they want their daughter to excel at this game. Nothing wrong with that. Hard to find a HC that is knowledgeable and can communicate well. Lot of guys and gals out there teaching garbage and just being a cheerleader with endless praise. And parents pay for that.
 
Jun 17, 2009
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Portland, OR
I have no problem with someone charging for a lesson and I have no problem with someone who doesn't charge. If parents are willing and able to pay, why not? I believe if the parents are paying they are basically saying they want their daughter to excel at this game. Nothing wrong with that. Hard to find a HC that is knowledgeable and can communicate well. Lot of guys and gals out there teaching garbage and just being a cheerleader with endless praise. And parents pay for that.

For the record, I do not take money for hitting lessons. I give hitting lessons because I enjoy it. It is one of my passions. As I tell my best friend (i.e., my wife) … “I’m living the dream:).

That said, over the last six months I have begun requesting donations from new hitters. The donations are meant to cover wear, tear and give back to the local HS. The recommended donation is a dozen softballs/month. Many make that contribution, and I am extremely appreciative when they do. Some don’t, and I don’t hold that against them.

Some donations are incredibly generous. Two pitching machines virtually rebuilt, with new tires, and ten dozen new sting-free machine balls. Two tanner tees. Cage roof repaired. This, and more, from one person over a one-year span.

Another donated 12-dozen new 12” softballs, a check to the HS program, and even more balls to the head coach for outdoor use.

Many drop off a dozen new balls once/month. It’s all greatly appreciated and helps justify using the resources.

I haven’t taken a dime in compensation, nor do I intend to. That said, many have given nice treats. The most recent was yesterday ... home-made huckleberry muffins. Life is good :).
 
Jun 17, 2009
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Portland, OR
Absolutely ( and you don't have to prime me with the answer)

For me the torso-engine leads.

My torso-engine causes my lead shoulder to become elevated while I am attempting to keep my lead shoulder down and in.

Please perform some dry swings. Does your lead shoulder become elevated at 'swing launch', despite resistance to that elevation?
 
Apr 20, 2018
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SoCal
Yes, shoulder elevates. Front hip elevates slightly too. Can't help it. I would say lead shoulder elevates when resisting to rotate.(open) Never thought of trying to keep shoulder down and in. Also torso is seeking plane.
 
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Apr 20, 2018
4,581
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SoCal
Yes, shoulder elevates. Front hip elevates slightly too. Can't help it. I would say lead shoulder elevates when resisting to rotate (open). Also torso is seeking plane.
 
Jun 6, 2016
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Chicago
Does your lead shoulder become elevated at 'swing launch', despite resistance to that elevation?

Can you explain the "resistance to that elevation" part? The lead shoulder does become elevated (moreso on lower pitches), but not sure what is resisting or how. It naturally/easily elevates for me.
 
Jan 6, 2009
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Chehalis, Wa
Let's start with this.

Do you believe the video segment below is correct in that the hands and shoulders lag behind the hips being rotated? I believe this to be true.



The shoulders/arms/bat go from a stand still or 0 mph to being accelerated by the lowerbody/hips/torso. They will naturally lag behind the hips. They act as a load/weight to be accelerated by the torso. So if their taught to "follow" and not used to create the energy, they will lag.
 
Jun 17, 2009
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Portland, OR
Yes, shoulder elevates. Front hip elevates slightly too. Can't help it. I would say lead shoulder elevates when resisting to rotate (open). Also torso is seeking plane.

You scored big here. Two ways we could go. We'll go back to the torso seeking plane later.

We are dangerously close to a point-of-emphasis I would want a hitter to master. Depends on how you answer this next two questions.

Your front shoulder becomes elevated. Good. Likely your lead lat was elevated and this elevated your lead shoulder. Do you feel your lead-arm being pulled by this?
 

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