Working the Coil and drills.

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Aug 1, 2008
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Casey was back for a couple days from college. Has not swung a bat for 2 months or so. We hit tonight
Filmed a few swings.

Here is one throwing working the coil for hitting. She was focused on the hip load verses her throwing mechanics which look different at full speed.

Drill 1
Casey and coil - YouTube




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Casey was back for a couple days from college. Has not swung a bat for 2 months or so. We hit tonight
Filmed a few swings.

Here is one throwing working the coil for hitting


Casey and coil - YouTube




SL

SL, I like the drill. We'll give it a try this week. I have a saved image of Casey in her batting stance that Olivia and I use as a visual representation for setup. Your tip on bat angle last year has really helped. Thanks for sharing.
 
Aug 1, 2008
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Bustos has a 7 step Matrix drill where she breaks it down. I do it with new students. The new video has it in it.


Sometimes I just have Casey go through the swing in slow motion getting the body parts to fire in the right sequence.
Here are a couple swings.


Drill2
Casey Matrix 2013 - YouTube


Most people agree the hips lead the upper body, Now how do you teach that to your kid?


IMO
Some people make a big deal about turning the barrel, or that you bat starts out by going rearward or backwards. You can turn your barrel and leave your lower half on the ground. Turning or dumping your barrel does nothing for teaching sequence.


You can teach turn the barrel only, I just dont do it that way.

Kind of a no teach for me. Turning the barrel
Do the Matrix and your body parts go in an order, and your barrel turns all by itself. And you learn sequence.
The only time I address it is if a girl has a casting out swing. Then I show her bat path, or the differences in the 2 different bat paths.
Try to keep it simple

Will be adding a couple more videos



Straightleg
 
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Just have her turn the barrel. She could be even better than she is now.


She went back to college 15 min. ago. Next time she comes back you reccommend? Please explain.

She was working the hip.
Looks like her barrel is whipping through to me without that cue?

Pstein, I really try to stay away from giving a hitter any upper body swing thoughts
I use a rubber mallet for wrist release drills. (Active hands)




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