Backswing - thinking of getting rid of?

[Powerof9]

I think it is a personal preference thing. My DD has gone back and forth over the years. Like many have already said, it doesn't matter. Getting your body in the right sequence is key.





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Drive Mechanics

Stagger of the feet helps, no doubt. Try sprinting with feet beside each other, vs staggered. The latter is infinitely more efficient. Rocketech1... Stagger creates more space to develop momentum. The giant bend at the knees is not efficient. The stretch shortening cycle says otherwise. A...

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This fixes soooo many questions and issues with timing. The short backswing done here with The Stand Tall, Fall, Go Drill (STFG). Just Do it Every lesson or session even if for 5 pitches

 

[Outlaw21]

More to think about than just deciding on keeping or getting rid of her back swing. Some in depth stuff on the drive mechanics thread. I definitely need to post that video. No luck with coaches' eye so need to take normal video not using coaches' eye..

 

[uncdrew]

I wouldn't listen to anyone who said they tried it for 2-3 pitches and hated so its a bad idea. 2-3 pitches isn't long enough for anything. Pitching is complex. It takes a lot more than 2-3 pitches to figure something out. But you probably already know that.

As do the people who tried it for 2-3 pitches.

 

[sluggers]

I moved the more recent posts to a new thread. Outlaw Video Help

Please continue the discussion over there.