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Mar 18, 2014
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[video=youtube_share;78WMRzvBt98]http://youtu.be/78WMRzvBt98[/video]

Updated swing.. She decided to take her stride out of her swing bout 3 tournaments ago and has hit for a higher avg and more power. I think its due to keeping her head a lot more still. I have posted videos here before just wanted to see if you guys like where her swing is going. She seems to be in more control and repeating this swing more consistently. Thanks for all the information you guys put on this forum it has been very informative and fun.. As always the swing is a work in progress trying to keep getting better.
 
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JJsqueeze

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Really nice work by that kid. Far better than most. Does it hold up well to fast pitching? She looks to be at an age where she should be seeing 60-65 regularly. Also curious about her power, it looks like she gets enough on it to get it out of the park often enough for it not to be a big surprise.
 
Mar 18, 2014
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Georgia
Really nice work by that kid. Far better than most. Does it hold up well to fast pitching? She looks to be at an age where she should be seeing 60-65 regularly. Also curious about her power, it looks like she gets enough on it to get it out of the park often enough for it not to be a big surprise.

Thanks she works hard. She does pretty good against fast pitching speed isn't what she struggles with it's the girl who can change speeds well. She has pretty good power I thinks she's hit 7 hrs her last 2 tournaments. She is continuing to improve and is starting to get more confidence at the plate. Thanks
 
Jun 27, 2011
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She decided to take her stride out of her swing bout 3 tournaments ago and has hit for a higher avg and more power. I think its due to keeping her head a lot more still.

Did she widen her stance for the 'no-stride' approach? Just curious.

Keeping head still could be a result of the no stride. Could also be that it makes her weight shift more simple and efficient. DD is tinkering w/ no stride because she cannot step straight, even under the threat of death penalty. 'No stride' is like putting the forward coil on rail road tracks. Sorta forces it to go in the right direction. That's what I'm thinking, any way.

She has pretty good power I thinks she's hit 7 hrs her last 2 tournaments.

Holy crap. How many HR's does she need to have 'real' good power instead of just 'pretty' good? :)
 
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Mar 18, 2014
222
18
Georgia
Did she widen her stance for the 'no-stride' approach? Just curious.

Keeping head still could be a result of the no stride. Could also be that it makes her weight shift more simple and efficient. DD is tinkering w/ no stride because she cannot step straight, even under the threat of death penalty. 'No stride' is like putting the forward coil on rail road tracks. Sorta forces it to go in the right direction. That's what I'm thinking, any way.



Holy crap. How many HR's does she need to have 'real' good power instead of just 'pretty' good? :)

She did get a little wider. I think she is controlling her coil better and storing more power. she just now hit a Hr against the Ohona Tigers Quarles.
 
Jun 17, 2009
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Reminded me of this swing ....

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Nov 9, 2013
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The game video of her home run is helpful. Great swing! Interesting that she "loads" during her practice swing. Even though she is a power hitter, she us sacrificing power and consistency with the no-load mechanics. Have someone measure her bat speed with and without the load. I think you will see a big difference. More importantly, without loading, there is no way for her to adjust to inside and outside pitches consistently. She will reach for sone outside strikes and will often get jammed with inside strikes. Great hitters like Alex Hugo and Kasey Cooper load for power and the ability to drive inside and outside pitches.
 

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