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That’s what I see. The hands kinda get pinned behind her. A path that is ‘under’ will have a tough time w up pitches. Posture is not the answer. Free hands and hand path are the answer. As of now she is inside out exclusively. That’s the problem.
The second forward move is more of what I like. The way the body extends doesn’t coincide w high to low posture adjustments. But hey if it works for you keep going. It’s just not efficient in relation to human movement(s).
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There all kinds of hitters. Here's a 14 year old that has never had a hitting lesson.
What does that have to do w anything? And I’m sure whoever she plays for or has played for has given her tips etc. so everyone is taught something .
Most if not 99% of kids going into college ball have a gaping hole in or out up or down and will continue to have those holes until they’re weeded out or fix it. Never met a kid that could cover both sides wo some instruction or guidance or have an MLB dad. Ted Williams is turning over in his chamber right now @BigSkyHi . Ted found every hitter he admired and picked their brain. Barry had his dad and Willie. Griffey? Trout? Dads. Everyone needs help. The best country of hitters have many academy’s and start the kids early. And nurture them until they’re drafted.
How many untaught hitters can you name?
How many untaught hitters can you name?
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Just thinking coaching different body types and mental types the same could become quite frustrating.
Apologize for interrupting your thread Cornbread.
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Once any hitter gets to the professional level there is going to be instruction of some sort. If we are talking about somebody who hit well enough without instruction to make it to professional ball I think a pretty good hitter hit cross handed until pro ball so I am guessing he didn’t get much
There are not going to be any modern hitters who you can say didn’t have help from somebody..they all played organized ball growing up unlike the hitters pre 1970’s
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I agree with WW about the hands being pinned a bit. Sort of like what AJ mentioned when asked about his change of hand positioning in his setup. How does she do with inside heat?
I think Tiare Jennings is a really good example of a female hitter who sets herself up well to be able adjust with her hands when necessary.
That said she looks good. Like you said there is always something to work on if you are paying close enough attention
I think Tiare Jennings is a really good example of a female hitter who sets herself up well to be able adjust with her hands when necessary.
That said she looks good. Like you said there is always something to work on if you are paying close enough attention
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Check out the two paths. Steep vs shallow. Up vs down. Posture adjustments up vs a delayed stride and side bend. Bat path over/under the sternum. That’s a hands thing right? Can’t do this from an upright posture? You can flex to extend, but extension to flexion (of the spine) has little to no core stretch. This guys path drill.. rotation of some sort will most likely become the power source wo an adjustable hand path.
It’s easy to swing up- Barry
1:11 mark.
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