I like her swing. Looks like she has become a good athlete!
Any issues your seeing?
Any issues your seeing?
I like her swing. Looks like she has become a good athlete!
Any issues your seeing?
Nice swings! Maybe this will help her see and then feel the back elbow pulling back (aka scap load) during the stride.Ha, yes and always. I would like her back elbow to slot a little better. I see a little bit too much arm bar. Not so concerned with casting, but it is difficult for her to attack inside pitches. She compensates on inside pitches by planting the lead foot a little more open, allowing the hips to come thru. Also, a little too much rotation.
All in all, I'm happy with where she is for a 1st year 14u. There is always room for improvement.
Nice swings! Maybe this will help her see and then feel the back elbow pulling back (aka scap load) during the stride.
The above is where this journey started for me on this forum asking for help. She's 9yo in this simple gif and posted in APR 2016.
DD has a VERY stubborn style in her swing, I've often tried changing it (especially in the beginning) but there's features that just refuse to go away. About 1.5 or 2yrs ago, I've agreed to focus on her approach to the at bat and let the mechanics be what they need to be to ensure balance and smooth movements.
The following two clips are DD breaking in a new 2005 (!) DeMarini Phenix 33 -8 during tee work. First video is Mid-High Inside and second one is Mid-High Outside (her favorite pitch location).
I'm really digging seeing the progression (or in some ways lack of) of a young player growing into a 14yo, still trying her best to smash the ball.
She's definitely growing into a powerful young lady. I would love to see these swings full speed. too.
She's definitely growing into a powerful young lady. I would love to see these swings full speed. too.
Ha, yes and always. I would like her back elbow to slot a little better. I see a little bit too much arm bar. Not so concerned with casting, but it is difficult for her to attack inside pitches. She compensates on inside pitches by planting the lead foot a little more open, allowing the hips to come thru. Also, a little too much rotation.
All in all, I'm happy with where she is for a 1st year 14u. There is always room for improvement.