Crystal Bustos would intentionally swing and miss at a pitch that she wanted to see again.
"IMO, one of the worst things that can happen is if a hitter is afraid to strikeout. In my experience this lead to strikeouts."
yep!
Steve Springer is very good with his discussion of quality at-bats and the mental side of the game.
Along those lines, having the coach tell them to "swing at the first pitch because its going to be a strike" is not a good thing.
- i've seen this benefit pitchers way more than batters. and it gives you a one pitch out without seeing any pitches or it puts them down 1 strike without them having a choice- now they only get 2 strikes because the coach started them off with a strike.
Through high school, my oldest daughter was an excellent 2-strike hitter. She later told me that with 2 strikes, she would not count on, but would be prepared for a changeup.
"IMO, one of the worst things that can happen is if a hitter is afraid to strikeout. In my experience this lead to strikeouts."
yep!
Steve Springer is very good with his discussion of quality at-bats and the mental side of the game.
Along those lines, having the coach tell them to "swing at the first pitch because its going to be a strike" is not a good thing.
- i've seen this benefit pitchers way more than batters. and it gives you a one pitch out without seeing any pitches or it puts them down 1 strike without them having a choice- now they only get 2 strikes because the coach started them off with a strike.
Through high school, my oldest daughter was an excellent 2-strike hitter. She later told me that with 2 strikes, she would not count on, but would be prepared for a changeup.