- May 7, 2008
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working with a player that tends to hit the ball with too much lift, ie easy fly out. basic swing mechanics look pretty good.
What are the most common casues of this?
My suspicion ( hard to see these things in real time in game situations...) is she is hitting the ball a bit too far in front of the proper contact position and not getting full power of extension into the ball. These hits are not infield popups but 150-180 foot drives to the outfield but high enough that the fielders can get under the ball even if hit in the gap. Ie move the contact positon back 6-9" and its now a towering shot to or over the fence....
Thoughts?
What are the most common casues of this?
My suspicion ( hard to see these things in real time in game situations...) is she is hitting the ball a bit too far in front of the proper contact position and not getting full power of extension into the ball. These hits are not infield popups but 150-180 foot drives to the outfield but high enough that the fielders can get under the ball even if hit in the gap. Ie move the contact positon back 6-9" and its now a towering shot to or over the fence....
Thoughts?